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