different between metalling vs metalline

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metalling

metalling (plural metallings)

A road surface.
- 1979, The Antiquaries Journal (volume 58, page 106)
  The Roman street had seven successive metallings. The latest metallings were contemporary with the tile works.

metal +? -ine?

metalline (uncountable)

(chemistry, dated) A substance of variable composition, but resembling a soft, dark-coloured metal, used in the bearings of machines to reduce friction, and as a substitute for lubricants.

metalline (comparative more metalline, superlative most metalline)

(chemistry) Relating to, or resembling, a metal; metallic.
metalline properties
Impregnated with metallic salts; chalybeate.
metalline water

metalline f

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