metallic surface
collocation in Englishmeaningsofmetallicandsurface
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metallic
adjective
uk/məˈtæl.ɪk/us/məˈtæl.ɪk/
A metallic sound, appearance, or taste is ...
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surface
noun
uk/ˈsɜː.fɪs/us/ˈsɝː-/
the outer or top part or layer ...
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(Definition ofmetallicandsurfacefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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In all of the work described above, the electrode was a solidmetallicsurface.
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Production of hollow atoms by the excitation of highly charged ions in interaction with ametallicsurface.
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During the later sequences of this work the sound masses are laminated to an extraordinary degree of density, creating a glistening,metallicsurfacewhich is almost impenetrable.
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The three iron ores used are the best available minerals to produce durable highly reflective mirrors with a non-tarnishingmetallicsurface.
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At each of the two electrodes surfaces originates an area in which the liquid electrolyte contacts the conductivemetallicsurfaceof the electrode.
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In such cases, themetallicsurfacesometimes acts as a catalyst.
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Some pieces were done with metallic leaf on canvas and others on a mirror-like ormetallicsurface.
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Thismetallicsurfacereplica can then be examined using transmission electron microscopy.
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This results in rendering the silver inlay hardly distinguishable from the gleamingmetallicsurfacewhich is now all silvery white.
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The beam from a powerful laser heatsmetallicsurfaceso intensely that surface layer turns into a vapor before the heat penetrates into next layers.
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Users would open the lid, recline on ametallicsurfaceplaced upon the wooden stand, and close the lid.
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Another mechanism to generate free electrons from a coldmetallicsurfaceis field electron emission.
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He managed to stay upright after skillfully negotiating the steel bars, with his back wheel slipping on themetallicsurface.
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Kalliope also has a low radar albedo, which is inconsistent with a purelymetallicsurface.
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There is a further divide between those who prefer an android to appear human-like and those who would prefer a more mechanical looking robot, i.e. with ametallicsurface.
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One issue with the research is that the experiment is bounded by metallic surfaces; this is not the case in the auroral situation.
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Shaw described it as having ametallicsurfacewhich was completely featureless apart from a rudder, and pointed ends.
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The solid lines represent the metallic surfaces.
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When the ground is not available (such as in a vehicle) other metallic surfaces can serve as a ground plane (typically the vehicle's roof).
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