alloy — a metal made by combining two or more metallic elements
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a metal made by combining two or more metallic elements
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæl.ɔɪ/
Korean meaning: 합금, 두 개 이상의 금속 원소를 결합하여 만든 금속
Korean pronunciation: **앨**로이
Example Sentences
- The new smartphone case is made from a titanium alloy that's stronger than pure titanium but lighter than steel.
- My grandmother's wedding ring lost its shine because the gold was alloyed with too much copper.
- The superhero's shield was made from a mysterious alloy that could deflect any attack, probably invented by a very creative metallurgist.
alloy
NOUN//ˈæl.ɔɪ//
a metal made by combining two or more metallic elements
A metalworker creates a strong alloy by combining molten copper and iron
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Create an alloy to employ, while rust makes old metals destroy.
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Origin
From Old French 'aloi' meaning 'alloy' or 'admixture,' derived from 'aloyer' (to alloy). The word ultimately traces to Latin 'ad-' (to) combined with 'ligare' (to bind), reflecting the concept of binding metals together.
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“The new smartphone case is made from a titanium alloy that's stronger than pure titanium but lighter than steel.”
“My grandmother's wedding ring lost its shine because the gold was alloyed with too much copper.”
“The superhero's shield was made from a mysterious alloy that could deflect any attack, probably invented by a very creative metallurgist.”
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