alloyed
/ˈælɔɪd/
adjective
- Mixed with another metal to form an alloy; blended to improve qualities.
- Alloyed metals are often stronger than pure metals.
- Alloyed steel is preferred for building skyscrapers because of its strength.
- The jeweler used alloyed gold to make the ring more durable.
Antonyms
verb
- Past tense of alloy: mixed (a metal) with another metal to form an alloy.
- The factory alloyed several metals to produce a lightweight frame.
- They alloyed iron with carbon to create steel.
- The blacksmith alloyed copper with tin to make bronze.