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"Section M, N, and O"

[Cf. F.
métallin.] (Chem.) (a)
Pertaining to, or resembling, a metal; metallic; as,
metalline properties.
(b)
Impregnated with metallic salts; chalybeate; as,
metalline water.
[R.]


Met"al*line (? or ?), n. (Chem.)
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.


Met"al*list (?), n. A worker in
metals, or one skilled in metals.


Met`al*li*za"tion (?), n. [Cf. F.
métallisation.] The act or process of
metallizing.
[R.]


Met"al*lize (?), v. t. [imp. &
p. p.
Metallized (?); p. pr. & vb.
n.
Metallizing (?).] [Cf. F.
métalliser.] To impart metallic properties to; to
impregnate with a metal.
[R.]


Me*tal"lo*chrome (?), n. [See
Metallochromy.] A coloring produced by the deposition of
some metallic compound; specifically, the prismatic tints produced by
depositing a film of peroxide of lead on polished steel by
electricity.


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