alloy

noun
UK: /ˈælɔɪ/
US: /ˈæˌlɔɪ/

  1. A metal made by combining two or more metallic elements, especially to give greater strength or resistance to corrosion.

    1. Steel is an alloy of iron and carbon that is very strong. [ ] [ ]
    2. This special alloy is used in aircraft engines because of its heat resistance. [ ] [ ]

  2. Something mixed to make it better or of a higher quality.

    1. Her kindness was an alloy to her otherwise stern personality. [ ] [ ]
    2. The speech was an alloy of wit and wisdom, captivating the audience completely. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

mixture amalgam blend fuse mix combine compound
alloy transitive-verb

  1. To combine one metal with another to form an alloy.

    1. The metals are alloyed to create a stronger material. [ ] [ ]
    2. Copper is alloyed with zinc to produce brass, a common and useful metal. [ ] [ ]

  2. To debase by mixing with something inferior.

    1. His pure motives were alloyed by a desire for personal gain. [ ] [ ]
    2. The joy of winning was alloyed by the knowledge that others had lost. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "alloy" in English means: A metal made by combining two or more metallic elements, especially to give greater strength or resistance to corrosion., Something mixed to make it better or of a higher quality..

The phonetic transcription of "alloy" is /ˈælɔɪ/ in British English and /ˈæˌlɔɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "alloy": mixture, amalgam, blend, fuse, mix, combine, compound.

Example usage of "alloy": "Steel is an alloy of iron and carbon that is very strong.". More examples on the page.