metal

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a chemical element, such as iron or gold, or a mixture of such elements, such as steel, that is generally hard and strong, and through which electricity and heat can travel:

Metal, paper, and glass can be recycled.

Silver, gold, and platinum are precious metals.

The wooden beam is reinforced with a metal plate.

a generally hard and shiny chemical element, such as iron or gold, or a mixture of such elements, such as steel, which usually allows electricity and heat to travel through it