alloy
/ˈælɔɪ/
noun
- A metal made by combining two or more metallic elements, especially to give greater strength or resistance to corrosion.
- The bicycle frame is made of a lightweight aluminum alloy.
- Steel is an alloy of iron and carbon.
- Jewelry is often made from gold alloys because pure gold is too soft.
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verb
- To mix metals together to form an alloy.
- They alloy copper with tin to make bronze.
- Silver is often alloyed with copper to increase its hardness.
- The factory alloys different metals to create stronger materials.
- To reduce the purity or value of something by mixing it with something else (often used figuratively).
- Her joy was alloyed by the sadness of saying goodbye.
- His excitement was alloyed with a hint of nervousness.
- The beauty of the landscape was alloyed by the sight of litter.
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