Alloy Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (original) (raw)

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• alloy (noun)

alloy

/ˈæˌloɪ/

noun

plural

alloys

alloy

/ˈæˌloɪ/

noun

plural

alloys

Britannica Dictionary definition of ALLOY

:

a metal made by melting and mixing two or more metals or a metal and another material together

[count]

• testing the properties of various alloys

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• a part made of aluminum alloy

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— alloy

/əˈloɪ/

verb

alloys;

alloyed;

alloying

[+ object]

• Stainless steel is made by alloying steel with chromium.

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