Met"al*line (?), a. [Cf. F.
métallin.] (Chem.) (a)
Pertaining to, or resembling, a metal; metallic; as,
metalline properties. (b)
Impregnated with metallic salts; chalybeate; as,
metalline water. [R.]
Met"al*line (? or ?), n. (Chem.)
A substance of variable composition, but resembling a soft,
dark-colored metal, used in the bearings of machines for obviating
friction, and as a substitute for lubricants.