alloy
Definition
- n. a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten
- v. make an alloy of
Word forms
- Present participle
- alloying
- Past participle
- alloyed
- Past tense
- alloyed
- Third person singular
- alloys
Example sentences
n.
Steel is an alloy made primarily of iron and carbon.
vt.
The jeweler decided to alloy the gold with silver to make it more durable.
vi.
The metals will alloy when heated to a high temperature.