alloy
IPA: ˈæɫɔɪ
noun
- A metal that is a combination of two or more elements, at least one of which is a metal, a base metal.
- (archaic) A metal of lesser value, mixed with a metal of greater value.
- An admixture; something added which stains, taints etc.
- (figurative) Fusion, marriage, combination.
verb
- To mix or combine; often used of metals.
- To reduce the purity of by mixing with a less valuable substance.
- (figurative) To impair or debase by mixture.
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Examples of "alloy" in Sentences
- The plating acts as a braze alloy.
- Does someone know the name of the alloy
- The residue is then smelted to yield the alloy metal.
- The more gold is in the alloy, the more purple it turns.
- Both of these effects increase the usefulness of the alloy.
- The amount needed depends on the thickness and alloy of the metal.
- It is to braze the bonding metal alloy to the base material and matrix.
- The more lead used in the alloy, the darker the resulting tone will be.
- The shield comprises interlaced filaments of at least one glassy metal alloy.
- The invention relates to the storing of hydrogen in hydrides of metallic alloys.
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