Metallophobia is the fear of metal objects, especially sharp objects. The cause of the fear include obsession, disasters involving metals such as 9/11, and a small incident like stepping on a rake or poked by a nail. Sufferers may not avoid metal since they know that civilization would not exist without metals. For example, they may use things wit... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metallophobia
<psychology> Morbid fear of metal objects. ... Origin: G. Metallon, metal, + phobos, fear ... (05 Mar 2000) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973