Alloy
Pronunciation: /ˈæˌlɔɪ/
Alloy (noun)
- a metal made by mixing two or more metals together.
- something that reduces the quality or value of something else.
Examples
- Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin.
- Steel is a common alloy used in construction.
Common collocations: create an alloy, metal alloy, alloy composition, alloy of emotions, alloyed feelings
Alloy (verb)
- to mix metals together to create a new metal.
Examples
- They alloy metals to improve strength.
- The jeweler alloys gold with silver.