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metalline

metalline

8.8
Containing metal inside rocks or veins
  • adjective
  • /ˈmɛtəlɪn/
  • Specialized
translation icon : metálico
  • They discovered a metalline deposit that was rich in copper and zinc.

Examples

  • The prospector was excited to find a metalline vein running through the hillside.

  • The geologist identified a metalline layer in the rock formation, indicating the presence of valuable minerals.

  • The metalline ore was rich in gold and silver.

  • Are you familiar with metalline rocks?

  • The geologist identified a metalline layer in the rock formation, indicating the presence of valuable minerals.

  • They discovered a metalline deposit that was rich in copper and zinc.

  • The prospector was excited to find a metalline vein running through the hillside.

Synonyms

metallic
vsmetalline
85 4.3

Having the look or sound of a hard, shiny material used for coins

refers specifically to ores or rocks that contain metal rather than mere appearance

How Metal-bearing

ore
  • Specialized
63 3.7
metalline
  • Specialized
8.8
nonmetallic
1 5.2

Surface Forms

metalline positive

Morphology

metalline = metal (semi-transparent) = metal + line + ine

The word 'metalline' is derived from 'metal' with the suffix '-ine', indicating a characteristic or relation to metal, but the specific application to ores and rocks may not be immediately clear to all learners.

Etymology

Metalline comes from metal, a word that goes back to a Greek word meaning 'mine' or 'metal'. So a metalline rock or layer is one that 'contains' metal, like an ore or a metal vein.