| ALLOY | Alloy
- Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb
- Definitions:
- As a noun, an alloy is a metal made by combining two or more metallic elements, especially to give greater strength or resistance to corrosion. As a verb, to alloy means to mix (metals) to make an alloy.
- Pronunciations:
- US: /əˈlɔɪ/
- UK: /ˈalɔɪ/
- Origin and Usage: The word "alloy" comes from the Old French word "aloi" meaning "mixture". The use of alloys dates back to ancient times, with the discovery of bronze, a copper-tin alloy. Today, alloys are used in a variety of applications, including construction, electronics, and aerospace engineering.
- Synonyms: Blend, mixture, combination, compound, amalgam
- Related Words: Steel, metal, brass, bronze, silver
- Example Sentences:
- He used an alloy of copper and zinc to make the statue.
- The metal is alloyed with other elements to improve its properties.
- The alloy of gold and silver gave the jewelry a unique color.
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