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alloyed

/əˈlɔɪd/

Translations

alloyedpast participle

/əˈlɔɪd/

Past-participle adjective derived from the verb "alloy"; used attributively and predicatively, rarely gradable.

mêléAu sens figuré : combiné ou mélangé avec autre chose, souvent avec une nuance de pureté ou de qualité diminuée.

Her alloyed enthusiasm was evident as she tried to mask her disappointment.

Son enthousiasme mêlé était évident lorsqu'elle essayait de masquer sa déception.

alliéEn métallurgie et en chimie : contenant un alliage ou formé par alliage.

The alloyed steel was stronger and more durable than pure iron.

L'acier allié était plus solide et plus durable que le fer pur.

Synonyms

alloyverb

alloyed

Past Simple

alloyed

Past Simple

alloyed

Past Participle

alloying

Gerund

/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

Definitions

alloyedpast participle

Mixed with another metal or element to form an alloy.

The alloyed steel was stronger and more durable than pure iron.

Combined or blended with something else, often to reduce purity or quality.

Her alloyed enthusiasm was evident as she tried to mask her disappointment.

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.