DESCRIPTOR

Metallic

Cold metal, coins, rails and machinery: a sharp, mineral-like impression associated with metal surfaces.

CURRENT PUBLIC USE

SmellBook uses “metallic” as descriptive language, not as a precise lab measurement. People can apply the same word differently depending on context and experience.

RELATED CANONICAL PROFILES10

SB-0045 · Material / Perceptual ReferenceMetal

metallic · cool · sharp · industrial

Open profile ↗SB-0138 · Material / StateCold Metal Rail

metallic · cold · sharp · material

Open profile ↗SB-0050 · Place / EnvironmentSubway / Metro

metallic · dusty · urban · industrial

Open profile ↗SB-0072 · Place / EnvironmentGarage

industrial · rubbery · metallic · dusty

Open profile ↗SB-0117 · Place / EnvironmentTrain Carriage

fabric · metallic · transit · ambient

Open profile ↗SB-0144 · Place / EnvironmentElevator

metallic · clean · enclosed · ambient

Open profile ↗SB-0170 · Place / EnvironmentTram Interior

transit · metallic · urban · ambient

Open profile ↗SB-0148 · Place / StateRainy Bus Stop

wet · urban · metallic · cool

Open profile ↗SB-0189 · Place / Domestic ExperienceKitchen Sink

clean · water · metallic · domestic

Open profile ↗SB-0194 · Object / State ExperienceUmbrella After Rain

wet · fabric · metallic · cool

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