metallogēnˈic (or /-jenˈ/) adjective (geology)

(of an element) occurring as an ore or a naturally occurring metal, as opposed to in rocks

metallogˈeny noun (from Fr, from Gr genesis origin; geology)

(the study of) the origin and distribution of mineral deposits, esp with regard to petrological, etc, features

metallogˈrapher noun

metallographˈic adjective

metallographˈically adverb

metallogˈraphy noun

The study of the structure and constitution of metals

metallo-organˈic adjective (chem)

(of a molecule) containing a metal atom and a carbon atom, although not necessarily directly bound together

metallˈophone noun

An instrument like a xylophone with metal bars, the hammers being operated by hand or by means of a keyboard

metalloprōˈtein noun (biology)

A conjugated protein in which the prosthetic group is a metal

metalloprōˈteinase noun (biology)

Any of a group of enzymes that, in the presence of a metallic cofactor, destroy connective tissues and are active in the spread of tumours