metallic paint

collocation in English

meaningsofmetallicandpaint

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metallic
adjective
uk
/məˈtæl.ɪk/us
/məˈtæl.ɪk/
A metallic sound, appearance, or taste is ...
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paint
noun[C or U]
uk
/peɪnt/us
/peɪnt/
a coloured liquid that is put on a surface such as a wall to ...
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(Definition ofmetallicandpaintfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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When it was heated, the smell ofmetallicpaintwas so intense that it pervaded the whole flat and food cooked in the oven had to be thrown away.
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If we take white spirit formulations that may be the effect, but white spirit is used in synthetic resins,metallicpaintdriers and certain pigment formulations.
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Options includedmetallicpaint, central locking, electric windows, and central locking.
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Thermofoil typically has a high-quality sheen and may incorporate metallic elements in its finish (analogous to themetallicpainton an automobile).
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Themetallicpainttreatment on the batting helmets was discontinued.
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The bodyworks soft curves are set off perfectly by the boldmetallicpaint.
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These extras included a spot light, a fog light, chrome plated bumper over-riders, sun visors, an oil gauge, outer wheel trims andmetallicpaint.
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The car was available only in silvermetallicpaintaccented with gold anodized aluminum inserts along the sides.
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Well equipped, withmetallicpaint, reclining fabric covered seats, and chrome bumpers, this was aimed squarely at use as a private car.
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It included alloy wheels,metallicpaint, tinted windows, stereo with cassette player, various leather trim in the interior, as well as a painted grille and door mirrors.
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Metallic paints are also used sparingly on most figures.
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The unique surface color results from applying copper, bronze and platinum metallic paints and glazes.
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It is also used in metallic paints and simulated pearls and plastics.
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