alloy
nounHow to pronounce alloy:
Definition of alloy:
- alloy (noun):
- a mixture of two or more metals
- the degree of mixture with base metals fineness
- a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten.
Synonyms for alloy:
18-karat gold
22-karat gold
admixture
alnico
amalgam
amalgamation
assortment
babbitt
babbitt metal
bearing metal
blend
blending
britannia metal
carboloy
cheoplastic metal
cocktail
combination
composite
compound
copper-base alloy
dental amalgam
dental gold
duralumin
electrum
emulsion
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