acetal | (noun) any organic compound formed by adding alcohol molecules to aldehyde molecules | - |
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bimetal | (noun) material made by bonding together sheets of two different metals | - |
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gunmetal | (noun) a type of bronze used for parts subject to wear or corrosion (especially corrosion by sea water) | - |
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hemiacetal | (noun) an organic compound usually formed as an intermediate product in the preparation of acetals from aldehydes or ketones | - |
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metal | (noun) 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 |
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(noun) a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten | Synonyms: alloy |
nonmetal | (noun) a chemical element lacking typical metallic properties | - |
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petal | (noun) part of the perianth that is usually brightly colored | Synonyms: flower petal |
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varietal | (noun) a wine made principally from one grape and carrying the name of that grape | Synonyms: varietal wine |
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