alloyed
6.8
A metal mixed with another metal to make it less pure and worth less
- adjective
- /əˈlɔɪd/
- Specialized
:
aleado
- The jeweler explained that some of his products are made with alloyed gold to reduce costs.
Examples
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And depending on the proportion of carbon by weight that the iron has been alloyed with, you get different kinds of steel.
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This bronze is an alloyed metal that combines copper with tin for better strength.
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In the aerospace industry, metals are often alloyed to improve resistance to heat and corrosion.
Antonyms
How Pure
Surface Forms
alloyed positive
Morphology
Etymology
Alloyed comes from the old French word aloi, which meant 'value' or 'something of worth'. A helpful way to remember the first meaning is to think of metal mixed with a cheaper material so it 'loses' some purity and 'value', which is why it is called alloyed.