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alloy

UK
/ˈæl.ɔɪ/
US
/ˈæl.ɔɪ/

Translations

alloynoun
alloys
pl
UK
/ˈæl.ɔɪ/
US
/ˈæl.ɔɪ/
Bronze is an alloy consisting primarily of copper, usually with tin as the main additive.
Le bronze est un alliage composé principalement de cuivre, généralement avec l’étain comme additif principal.
mélangeAu sens figuré, pour un mélange de qualités ou d’éléments différents.
The novel is an alloy of romance and mystery, appealing to a wide range of readers.
Le roman est un mélange de romance et de mystère, qui séduit un large public.
Additional translations
altérationSens littéraire et rare : ce qui altère la pureté ou l’excellence de quelque chose.
Synonyms
mixture
fusion
combination
composite
blend
alloyverb
alloyed
Past Simple
alloyed
Past Participle
alloying
Gerund
UK
/ˈælɔɪ/
US
/ˈælɔɪ/
allierEn métallurgie et au sens figuré.
The jeweler decided to alloy gold with copper to create a more durable material.
Le bijoutier a décidé d’allier l’or au cuivre pour créer un matériau plus durable.
Additional translations
mêlerSurtout au sens figuré : introduire un élément qui atténue ou modifie la qualité d’ensemble.
Synonyms
combine
merge
fuse
blend
mix
alloyadjective
Used attributively to describe objects made from an alloy (e.g., alloy wheels).
en alliageS’emploie surtout dans des groupes nominaux techniques ou courants, notamment en automobile.
The car is fitted with lightweight alloy wheels.
La voiture est équipée de jantes légères en alliage.

Definitions

alloynoun
A metal made by combining two or more metallic elements, especially to give greater strength or resistance to corrosion.
Bronze is an alloy consisting primarily of copper, usually with tin as the main additive.
A mixture or blend of different things.
The novel is an alloy of romance and mystery, appealing to a wide range of readers.
An element or quality that detracts from the purity or excellence of something; impurity.
His pleasure in the achievement was without alloy.
alloyverb
To combine or mix (a metal) with another metal or element to form an alloy.
The jeweler decided to alloy gold with copper to create a more durable material.
To diminish the purity, quality, or excellence of something by mixing in an inferior element; to debase.
Her happiness was alloyed with a touch of sadness.
alloyadjective
Made of or consisting of an alloy; relating to an alloy.
The car is fitted with lightweight alloy wheels.
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