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alloy

/ˈæ.lɔɪ/noun, verb2 syllables

Alloy means: a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten.

Synonyms for alloy11

noun, as in a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten

metal

noun, as in the state of impairing the quality or reducing the value of something

admixture

verb, as in lower in value by increasing the base-metal content

debase

also used for alloy

abase, bastardize, sophisticate, adulter, adulterate, adulterize, balderdash, corrupt

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What does alloy mean?4

noun

1

a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten“brass is an alloy of zinc and copper”

2

the state of impairing the quality or reducing the value of something

verb

1

lower in value by increasing the base-metal content

2

make an alloy of

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Alloy in a sentence

  • This woman is of gold and silver, not an alloy.anzart
  • Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc.orcrist
  • ODS super alloy is produced by the mechanical alloy method following powder metallurgy.unknown
  • Cast iron is an alloy of iron and carbon.AlanF_US
  • I've never seen a metal of that color before; it's probably an alloy.GuidoW
  • Electrum is a natural alloy of gold and silver.LinaTamazight
  • Bronze-ware is largely made from alloys of brass and tin.fcbond
  • That's not iron, but some alloy.rul

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Forms of alloy

as a noun

plural
alloys

as a verb

past tense
alloyed
present participle
alloying
third-person singular
alloys
past participle
alloyed