alloy

noun

ˈa-ˌlȯi How to pronounce alloy (audio)
Definition of alloynext
as in mixture
a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things brass is an alloy, consisting of copper and zinc

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Recent Examples of alloy Since 2020, the worker placed 34 orders for gold alloy, amounting to $158,967, WXIN reported. — Lauren Liebhaber, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2025 Today’s woods typically are made of a light, strong metal alloy that is hollow inside. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025 Economy handlebars are usually heavier and made from less durable materials like titanium or aluminum alloy, while pricier options are typically made from carbon fiber and are both lightweight and extremely durable. — Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2025 Finally, scandium, used in aluminum alloys for aerospace components, has been identified as a byproduct of processing titanium ores. — Scott L. Montgomery, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for alloy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alloy
  1. mixture
  2. amalgam
  3. blend
  4. mix
  5. amalgamation
  6. composite
  7. combination
  8. fusion
Noun
  • Dip a sponge in the mixture and gently clean the coils.
    — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2025
  • The 2024 edition was bottled at just over 4 years old, while this year’s release is a mixture of 4- and 5-year-old barrels.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2025
Definition of mixture
Noun
  • Falling Into Place, which arrived Friday (March 28), is a thrilling amalgam of sultry jazz, heart-baring soul, sizzling Caribbean riddims, and a painstakingly particular approach to vocal stacks informed by musical giants like Brandy.
    — Kyle Denis, Billboard, 28 Mar. 2025
  • While solid state seems to be a bit of a stretch goal for the industry, Lee says his company is looking closely at an alternative to commonly used lithium-ion—an amalgam of nickel, cobalt and manganese, or NCM, as well as a lower nickel percentage version.
    — Ed Garsten, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of amalgam
Noun
  • The blend was inspired by the Golden Ratio: 61.8 percent whisky aged in European oak and 38.2 percent aged in American oak, which were married together for a final 15 months before being bottled in this stunning decanter.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Plus, its indoor-outdoor design – with sliding barn doors and a shaded patio – offers the perfect blend of comfort and immersion in nature.
    — Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Definition of blend
Noun
  • Peterman suggests layering your porch lighting by installing a mix of sconces and lanterns if possible.
    — Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Holding a mix of multifamily, office, and retail, for example, might create a sense of balance.
    — James Nelson, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Definition of mix
Noun
  • Moretti is basically an amalgamation of many different musicians, such as Prince, David Bowie and Elton John.
    — Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2025
  • An amalgamation of Hindu and Mughal architectural styles, Amer is perched atop a hillock surrounded by several other ancient structures and historic landmarks.
    — Shalbha Sarda, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2025
Definition of amalgamation
Noun
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average sank 715 points, or 1.7%, and the Nasdaq composite fell 2.7%.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Mar. 2025
  • Before markets opened on Wednesday, the S&P 500 was down 6.3 percent, the Dow Jones Industrial Average 4.4 percent, and the Nasdaq composite 10.8 percent since January 17.
    — Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of composite
Noun
  • Its perfectly melty combination of shea butter, olive butter, and avocado oil seals in moisture and intensely conditions lips, while vitamin C boosts collagen production and subsequent firmness.
    — Sarah Madaus, Allure, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Oz has been criticized for promoting medical treatments not backed by experts, such as using a combination of pregnancy hormones and a 500-calorie diet to spur weight loss.
    — Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
Definition of combination
Noun
  • With small nuclear fission reactors — and perhaps fusion power plants — Jupiter's moons Ganymede and Callisto, Saturn's moon Titan, Neptune's moon Triton and the whole Kuiper Belt may come into range.
    — Dave S. Brody, Space.com, 26 Mar. 2025
  • The act is designed to allow the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to have regulatory authority over commercial fusion energy systems for certain purposes.
    — David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Definition of fusion

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