alloy


Definition: Meaning of, alloy in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈælɔɪ /

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alloy alloys
[uncountable and countable]
  1. a metal that consists of two or more metals mixed together
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  1. technical to mix one metal with another
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alloy used in phrases

  • Wood's alloy (noun)
    1. a fusible alloy that is half bismuth plus lead, tin, and cadmium; melts at about 160 degrees Fahrenheit
  • alloy cast iron (noun)
    1. usually nickel or chromium or copper or molybdenum cast iron containing alloying elements to increase the strength or facilitate heat treatment
  • alloy iron (noun)
    1. usually nickel or chromium or copper or molybdenum cast iron containing alloying elements to increase the strength or facilitate heat treatment
  • alloy steel (noun)
    1. steel who characteristics are determined by the addition of other elements in addition to carbon
  • copper-base alloy (noun)
    1. any alloy whose principal component is copper
  • nickel alloy (noun)
    1. an alloy whose main constituent is nickel
  • nickel-base alloy (noun)
    1. an alloy whose main constituent is nickel
  • pyrophoric alloy (noun)
    1. an alloy that emits sparks when struck or scratched with steel; used in lighter flints
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