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Metal

Scope note

Any of a large group of substances that typically show a characteristic luster, are good conductors of electricity and heat, are opaque, can be fused, and are usually malleable or ductile. W

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AAT
Object name
Material

Getty AAT term number

300010900

Broader Terms used

<metal and metal products>

Created

13yrs ago

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