CEFR B1

alloy

noun

Meaning

A mixture of two or more metals, or a metal mixed with one or more other elements, created to improve strength, reduce cost, or provide other desirable properties.

Examples

Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin.
Steel is a strong alloy of iron and carbon.

Synonyms: blend, mixture, compound, amalgam

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alloy (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈælaɪ/

Definition

A mixture of two or more metals, or a metal mixed with one or more other elements, created to improve strength, reduce cost, or provide other desirable properties.

Examples

Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin.
Steel is a strong alloy of iron and carbon.
The dentist used a special alloy to fill the cavity.

How to Use alloy

alloy of (prepositional phrase): Used to specify the components of the alloy. — "Steel is an alloy of iron and carbon."

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