polished metal

collocation in English

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polished
adjective
uk
/ˈpɒl.ɪʃt/us
/ˈpɑː.lɪʃt/
having ...
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metal
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˈmet.əl/us
/ˈmet̬.əl/
a chemical element, such as iron or gold, or a mixture of such elements, such as steel, that is generally hard and strong, and through which electricity and heat ...
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(Definition ofpolishedandmetalfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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These devices consist of apolishedmetalmirror which is cooled as air is passed over it.
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To prevent further unwanted oxidization,polishedmetalsurfaces may be coated with wax, oil, or lacquer.
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One side of the cube is composed of highlypolishedmetal, two of dull metal (copper) and one side painted black.
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Free standingpolishedmetalawnings with fabric shades provide shelter from the sun down the third base line.
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Additionally, there is a chrome-like strip made ofpolishedmetalsurrounding the device.
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Newly processed, still-wet photographic prints and enlargements that have been made on glossy-type paper are squeegeed onto apolishedmetalplate called a "ferrotyping plate".
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Laser engraving metal plates are manufactured with a finelypolishedmetal, coated with an enamel paint made to be burned off.
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Additionally, there is a chrome colored strip made ofpolishedmetalsurrounding the device.
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The instrument gauge cluster was also modified with red needles andpolishedmetaltrim rings.
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The main entrance of the stadium is modern and uses surfaces mimicking dark stained wood andpolishedmetal.
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A symbolic royal crown hangs above the altar, suspended in a largepolishedmetaldome.
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This is a shorter cane, withpolishedmetalends.
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This may be plain or embossed leather, or decorated with sealskin, fur, orpolishedmetalplating.
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The resulting costume was then spray-painted with cellon varnish spray mixed with silvery bronze powder which gave it a very convincing appearance ofpolishedmetal.
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Spaciousness was the most noticeable, along with the shared theme of grey and silverpolishedmetaland concrete interiors.
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Originally, these were sheets of highlypolishedmetalperforated with holes to obtain the desired ratio of reflection to transmission.
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Stations are characterised by cavernous, stark interiors lined withpolishedmetalpanels and moulded concrete walls and columns.
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Dark or gilded carved wood and richly patterned fabrics from the gave way to the glittering simplicity and geometry ofpolishedmetal.
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