Pronunciation

/ˈeɪləʊ/

Definitions

• Noun: A mixture of two or more metals, usually containing one metal as the main component, that imparts desired properties to the final product. For example: “The car’s body is made of an aluminum alloy.”
• Verb: To form an alloy by combining different metals. For example: “The metallurgist alloyed copper and zinc to create a new bronze.”

Phrases

• “An alloy of steel and nickel” describes a specific combination of metals.
• “Alloying elements” is the process of mixing metals to create a new material.
• “Alloy composition” refers to the proportions of metals in a particular alloy.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The jewelry designer chose a platinum-tungsten alloy for its durability.”
• Verb: “The engineers alloyed titanium with carbon to make a lightweight yet strong material.”
• Abstract: “The use of alloys has significantly improved the performance of many industrial components.”

Synonyms

• Mixture (of metals)
• Blend (metals)
• Composite (metal)
• Alloys can also be referred to as metallic alloys, but these terms are less common than “alloy” itself when discussing the general concept.