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单词 metalliferous
释义

metalliferous

adjective

met·​al·​lif·​er·​ous ˌme-tə-ˈli-f(ə-)rəs How to pronounce metalliferous (audio)
: yielding or containing metal

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web A missing piece of the puzzle is why small and large gas giants do not co-exist around metalliferous stars, for core formation does not obviously preclude a nebula breaking up into gas clumps as well. The Economist, 13 July 2017

Word History

Etymology

Latin metallifer, from metallum + -fer -ferous

First Known Use

circa 1656, in the meaning defined above

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