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metallic
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metallic
1. of, concerned with, or consisting of metal or a metal
2. Chem (of a metal element) existing in the free state rather than in combination

metallic [mə′talĀ·ik]
(optics)
Having a brilliant mineral luster characteristic of metals.
(science and technology)
Pertaining to metals.


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To evaluate the oxidation status for metallically pure surfaces, the "interference contrast" is used.
 
 
 
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