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alloy

/ˈæloʊ/ noun · British & US
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What does alloy mean?

noun

A mixture of metals, or a mixture of a metal with another element, such as a metal carbide, used to produce an alloy with desired properties.

Example

"The engineer chose an alloy of titanium and aluminum for the aircraft's frame."

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