: the degree of mixture with base metals : fineness
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: a substance composed of two or more metals or of a metal and a nonmetal intimately united usually by being fused together and dissolving in each other when molten
also: the state of union of the components
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: an admixture that lessens value
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: an impairing alien element
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: a compound, mixture, or union of different things
an ethnic alloy of many peoples
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archaic: a metal mixed with a more valuable metal to give durability or some other desired quality
Noun testing the properties of various alloys a part made of aluminum alloy
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Each one is a lightweight stud-style earring made of zinc alloy. Jennifer Aldrich, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2021 Made with durable aluminum alloy material to withstand falls, impacts and crashes, this cool mic will stay intact even if her voice cracks. Karla Pope, Woman's Day, 25 Aug. 2022 The laptop has a magnesium alloy chassis in Ice Gray (pictured) or Deep Gray (see top image). Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 23 Aug. 2022 This one from Coleman features a nylon mesh back for comfort and ventilation, and is supported by four alloy steel legs. Kylee Mcguigan, Popular Mechanics, 23 Aug. 2022 The frame is built from alloy steel, which is resistant to the high temperatures created by wood-burning fires, which means your fire pit won't weaken under the heat and become prone to blistering or rust. Adria Greenhauff, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2022 This kept costs within reason after GM splurged on alloy this and magnesium that, an induction-charging system, and seriously advanced electronics to manage the efficient AC motor. Kevin A. Wilson, Car and Driver, 17 Aug. 2022 Incorporating aerodynamic cues from an earlier Jaguar works car known as the Low-Drag Coupe, the Lightweight comprises an alloy body and hardtop that adds rigidity to the aluminum structure. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2022 Sotheby’s auctioned off one model, finished with copper alloy and lacquer, for upward of a million dollars. Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2022
Verb
Founded in 1921, O’Neal Steel manufactures carbon and alloy steel, stainless steel and aluminum products and has 18 distribution centers throughout the U.S. William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al, 1 Aug. 2022 The vehicle utilizes the brand’s MLA-Flex architecture, which is aluminum-intensive (more than 75 percent of the structure is alloy). Michael Harley, Forbes, 3 June 2022 The first material to be produced will be alloy, starting late next year, GM and MP said in a joint statement. Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 21 Apr. 2022 Special Metals makes nickel alloy metals essential to space crafts and airplanes. Chris Isidore, CNN, 31 Dec. 2021 This is not new technology, but may represent the first effort to combine an conventional metal alloy lander with an inflatable balloon-type structure. Bruce Dorminey, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2021 To add a lifting and sculpting boost to your cart, try celebrity esthetician Joanna Czech’s aluminum and zinc alloy facial massager. Akili King, Vogue, 28 May 2021 Steel receivers are easy to drill and tap, alloy receivers, not so much. Phil Bourjaily, Field & Stream, 23 Mar. 2021 Made of alloy steel with a black heat-resistant coating, this pit is rust- and weather-proof. Christine Persaud, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2021 See More
Word History
Etymology
Noun
French aloi, from Old French alei, from aleir to combine, from Latin alligare to bind — more at ally