Metalline

Part of speech: noun (n.)

A substance of variable composition, but resembling a soft, dark-colored metal, used in the bearings of machines for obviating friction, and as a substitute for lubricants.

Part of speech: adjective (a.)

1. Pertaining to, or resembling, a metal; metallic; as, metalline properties.

2. Impregnated with metallic salts; chalybeate; as, metalline water. [R.]