Hypernym

noun

any of the more than 100 known substances (of which 92 occur naturally) that cannot be separated into simpler substances and that singly or in combination constitute all matter

Pertainym (pertains to noun)

monometallic 1

adjective

containing one atom of metal in the molecule

metal 1

noundomain: substance

Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]

English

Definition

any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.

Synonyms

metallic element 1
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.

Derivationally related form

metallic 1

adjective

containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal

metal 1

verb

cover with metal

Hyponym

heavy metal 1

noun

a metal of relatively high density (specific gravity greater than about 5) or of high relative atomic weight (especially one that is poisonous like mercury or lead)

base metal 1

noun

a metal that is common and not considered precious

noble metal 1

noun

any metal that is resistant to corrosion or oxidation

aluminum 1

noun

a silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite

americium 1

noun

a radioactive transuranic metallic element; discovered by bombarding uranium with helium atoms