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Metallic An adjective used to describe something that is made of or resembles metal.  ■ "I accidentally dropped my phone on the metallic surface and now it's all scratched up."


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Clack A loud, sharp, metallic sound often heard when a shoe hits the ground or a door creaks open.  ■ "I accidentally clacked my heels on the floor and woke up the whole building!"

clang A loud, sharp, metallic sound that is usually produced by striking two hard objects together.  ■ "When I dropped my hammer on the floor, it made a loud clang that echoed through the room."

Clanging A loud, metallic sound made by hitting two pieces of metal together.  ■ "The clang of the hammer on the anvil was so loud it woke up the entire neighborhood."

Clanking The act of making a loud, metallic noise.  ■ "I accidentally dropped my keys and they started clanking around on the floor."

creak A loud, metallic noise made when a joint or hinge moves due to pressure.  ■ "The old wooden floor creaked loudly under my feet as I walked into the room."

Ding A loud, sharp noise made by a metallic object striking another object.  ■ "I accidentally dropped my phone and it made a ding sound."

fob A small, usually metallic object that is used to unlock a door or access a device.  ■ "I always carry my key fob with me because I don't want to be stuck outside without my house."

gong A loud, metallic sound made by striking a large, flat object, often used to signal the start of a ceremony or event.  ■ "The gong rang out at exactly 8:00 PM, signaling the start of the annual gala."

Harsh a strong and unpleasant taste or smell  ■ "I was so disappointed by the quality of this soup, it had a harsh, metallic taste that made me want to spit it out."

bronze A metallic element with the chemical symbol Br and atomic number 43. It is a soft, silvery-brown metal that is resistant to corrosion and has a low melting point.  ■ The statue of David in Florence is made of bronze, which is why it has managed to withstand the elements for over 500 years!

Gold A chemical element with the symbol Au and atomic number 79. It is a soft, dense, bright-yellow, metallic element, traditionally considered one of the most precious metals.  ■ I wish I were made of gold so I could shine like the sun!

plutonium A dense, silvery-white, metallic element of the platinum group with symbol Pt and atomic number 78. It is found in small amounts in platinum ores and in uranium ores, and is also produced synthetically for use as a nuclear fuel.  ■ "Plutonium is the perfect element for a prankster - just imagine the chaos it could cause if someone put it in their coffee!"