Noun(1) a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten(2) the state of impairing the quality or reducing the value of something(3) the state of impairing the quality or reducing the value ofsomething(4) mixture(5) usually of two metals
Verb(1) lower in value by increasing the base-metal content(2) make an alloy of(3) mix metals(4) adulterate
Noun(1) a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten(2) the state of impairing the quality or reducing the value of something(3) the state of impairing the quality or reducing the value ofsomething(4) mixture(5) usually of two metals
Verb(1) lower in value by increasing the base-metal content(2) make an alloy of(3) mix metals(4) adulterate
(1) The precious metals could be extracted by stirring the molten alloy with molten lead: gold and silver dissolved in the lead while copper did not.(2) The hydride is a complex alloy of rare-earth elements and other metals that may be decomposed and reformed reversibly.(3) This new material, an alloy of titanium and nickel, has an ability to return to its original shape after bending.(4) an alloy of nickel, bronze, and zinc(5) The luxury package also includes metallic paint, alloy wheels, a simple-to-operate cruise control, a trip computer and some very useful electric seats with memory.(6) The quality of the boxes themselves also suffered as material became scarce - a consignment of brass was lost with the Lusitania, and as brass was needed for the direct war effort, later boxes were of inferior alloy .(7) flat pieces of alloy(8) Boldly, I walked up to the mixed alloy gate; its rough battered surface longed for happier days.(9) alloy wheels(10) The tests involved mixing the constituent elements of the alloy , heating and melting the mixture, and allowing it to cool and solidify.(11) There is an unusual combination spacer and recoil buffer made of an alloy of brass, titanium and magnesium.(12) The aluminum alloy combines the properties of machinability, corrosion resistance, strength and brazeability.(13) A zirconium-based alloy exhibits 2.5 times the strength of some titanium alloys .(14) Lead alloyed with tin, bismuth, cadmium, indium, or other elements, either alone or in combination, forms alloys with particularly low melting points.(15) Coins are made using various alloys of metals like nickel, copper and zinc.(16) To be effective in modification, antimony must be alloyed to approximately 0.06%.
