alloy

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈælɔɪ/

US:USA pronunciation: IPAUSA pronunciation: IPA/n. ˈælɔɪ, əˈlɔɪ; v. əˈlɔɪ/

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(n. al′oi, ə loi′; v. ə loi′)


Collocations for "alloy"


Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "alloy" in context.

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alloy

ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.
n
  1. a [copper, bronze, steel] alloy
  2. an alloy of [copper]
  3. [nickel, zinc] -based alloys
  4. a [hard, brittle, flexible] alloy
  5. [make, invent, produce, develop] a new alloy
  6. the [production, development] of new alloys
  7. The [frame, bike] is made of a steel alloy.
  8. The alloy can withstand high [temperatures, speeds, stress].
  9. Alloys reduce [costs, quality].
  10. a high- [temperature] alloy
  11. a new [lightweight, inexpensive] alloy (for)
  12. an alloy of [good and evil, right and wrong]
  13. wheels made of alloy
  14. [17, 19] -inch alloys
'alloy' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
brass - composition - lead - metal - steel - tin

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