Metal

金属

Explanation (EN)

An element with lustre and high electrical and heat conductivity; about 80% of elements are metals (all solid at room temperature except mercury).

Explanation (ZH)

具有金属光泽、导电导热性强的元素;约80%的元素为金属(除汞外室温下均为固体)。

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