Metaliske

Metaliske is a Norwegian adjective used to describe something that has metallic properties or resembles metal. The term denotes materials, finishes, or appearances that are metal-like, such as a shiny surface, high reflectivity, or the characteristic strength associated with metal. It is derived from metall, meaning metal, and the adjectival suffix -isk, which forms words related to a certain quality or relation.

In usage, metaliske typically appears with plural nouns. For example, metalliske overflater refers to metallic surfaces, and metalliske farger describes metallic colors. In singular form, the corresponding adjective is metallisk. The word is common in both everyday language and technical contexts, including materials science, engineering, architecture, and design, where it helps categorize coatings, alloys, and finishes.

Metaliske textures and appearances are often achieved through processes such as plating, anodizing, or alloying, or through colorants and coatings that imitate the look of metal. The category is descriptive rather than a formal scientific designation, used to convey visual or material characteristics rather than a strict material class.

Related terms include metallisk, metall, and terms describing specific metals or finishes (for example, sølvmessig or kobberfarget in some contexts). The concept of metallic appearance can also influence design language, branding, and product specification, where adjectives like metaliske help communicate intended aesthetics and performance implications.