intermetallic
/ˌɪntərməˈtælɪk/
adjective
- Relating to a compound or alloy made of two or more metals, where the atoms are arranged in a specific, ordered structure.
- The engineer studied the intermetallic bonds in the new turbine blade alloy.
- The jeweler explained that the intermetallic layer gives the gold ring extra strength.
- Intermetallic compounds are often harder and more brittle than pure metals.