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alloy

 

[ ˈælɔɪ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

metal production

An alloy is a metal made by combining two or more metallic elements, especially to give greater strength or resistance to corrosion.

Synonyms

blend, compound, mixture

Examples of usage

  • The most common alloys include steel, bronze, and brass.
  • Alloys are often used in the automotive and aerospace industries.
  • Aluminum alloy is known for its lightweight yet strong properties.
Context #2 | Verb

to mix metals

To alloy means to mix metals to create an alloy.

Synonyms

blend, combine, mix

Examples of usage

  • The blacksmith alloyed copper and tin to create bronze.
  • They alloyed different metals to achieve the desired properties.

Translations

Translations of the word "alloy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 liga

🇮🇳 मिश्र धातु

🇩🇪 Legierung

🇮🇩 paduan

🇺🇦 сплав

🇵🇱 stop

🇯🇵 合金

🇫🇷 alliage

🇪🇸 aleación

🇹🇷 alaşım

🇰🇷 합금

🇸🇦 سبيكة

🇨🇿 slitina

🇸🇰 zliatina

🇨🇳 合金

🇸🇮 zlitina

🇮🇸 málmblanda

🇰🇿 қорытпа

🇬🇪 შენადნობი

🇦🇿 ərinti

🇲🇽 aleación

Etymology

The word 'alloy' originated from the Old French word 'aleier', which means to combine or mix. The concept of alloying metals has been known since ancient times, with civilizations like the Egyptians and Sumerians using bronze, an alloy of copper and tin, for tools and weapons. The development of modern alloys played a crucial role in the industrial revolution and continues to be important in various industries today.

See also: ally, overall.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,105 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.