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  1. Metal - Wikipedia

    A metal (from Ancient Greek μέταλλον (métallon) 'mine, quarry, metal') is a material that, when polished or fractured, shows a lustrous appearance, and conducts electricity and heat relatively well.

  2. Metal | Definition, Characteristics, Types, & Facts | Britannica

    Nov 27, 2025 · Metal, any of a class of substances characterized by high electrical and thermal conductivity as well as by malleability, ductility, and high reflectivity of light. Approximately three …

  3. METAL Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of METAL is any of various opaque, fusible, ductile, and typically lustrous substances that are good conductors of electricity and heat, form cations by loss of electrons, and yield basic oxides …

  4. Best Metal Albums of 2025 - Rolling Stone

    4 days ago · The best metal albums of 2025, including Deftones, Ghost, Deafheaven, Halestorm, Agriculture, and more.

  5. Metal: Definition, Properties, Use, and Types - Xometry

    Apr 5, 2024 · The term “metal” applies to a large portion of the periodic table of elements. Metals are typically characterized by high electrical and thermal conductivity, luster, and, in many cases, notable …

  6. Metal | Definition, Characteristics, Properties, Types, and Uses

    Metal is a durable and versatile solid material with high conductivity and resistance to corrosion, widely used in various industries.

  7. Metal - Energy Education

    Most vehicles are made from metal, from automobiles to airplanes. Common household appliances and electronic devices also use a significant amount of different metals as well. As technology advances, …

  8. Home - Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives

    5 days ago · Select your top ten metal albums of the year. Make sure those albums are listed on MA, that they consist of new, original material, and were released in 2025. Put your list in order, with #1 …

  9. Metal - New World Encyclopedia

    Traditionally, the term metal (from the Greek word metallon) has been applied to a chemical element that has a shiny surface and is a good conductor of heat and electricity. These properties, however, …

  10. 20 Different Types Of Metals And Their Properties

    A metal is a material that, when freshly prepared, polished, or fractured, shows a lustrous appearance, and conducts electricity and heat relatively well. Metals are typically malleable or ductile.