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A '''metalmind''' is a piece of metal in which [[Feruchemist]]s store attributes, such as strength or warmth, in order to store them up for later use.{{book ref|mb1|29}} The specific attribute stored depends on the type of metal, and exactly how much of that attribute can be stored is dependent on the volume and purity of the metal. A metalmind may be ingested or even embedded in the skin as well as the more traditional method of simply wearing the metal. Metalminds are typically jewellery for the convenience of being worn as well as being inconspicuous. However,''any'' metal that is pure enough and without an existing charge from another feruchemist can be used as an improvised metalmind by a feruchemist who utilises that metal.{{book ref|mb3|78}}
When discussing specific kinds of metalminds they are generally referred to by the metal they are made of, for example a "coppermind" is a [[copper]] metalmind used to store memories.
The stored attribute of a metalmind can only be accessed by the feruchemist who stored it. Should another feruchemist attempt to use the metalmind they will be able to sense the stored power but not use it. Similarly, an [[
Filling a metalmind is the work of weeks; a steel bracelet, for example, can take up to 30 days of active storage to fill up.{{book ref|twoa|19}} Even filling a ring can take weeks.
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