How Do You Spell ALLOY?

Pronunciation: [ˈalɔ͡ɪ] (IPA)

The word "alloy" is spelled with two L's, despite its pronunciation with only one. This is due to its etymology, as it comes from the Old French word "aloi", which also had two L's. The phonetic transcription of "alloy" is /əˈlɔɪ/, with the stress on the second syllable. The vowel sound in the first syllable is a schwa, represented by the symbol /ə/. The second syllable has the distinct "oy" diphthong, represented by the symbols /ɔɪ/.

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ALLOY Meaning and Definition

  1. An alloy is a type of substance created by combining two or more elements, with at least one of them being a metal. This resulting material exhibits unique, often improved, physical and chemical properties compared to its constituent elements. Alloys are commonly used in various industrial and practical applications due to their desirable features such as enhanced strength, increased resistance to corrosion, improved durability, and specific electrical or thermal conductivity.

    The process of alloying involves melting and mixing the components together to form a homogeneous mixture, which is then solidified to obtain the final alloy. The composition of an alloy is typically given by a specific ratio or percentage of the different elements it contains.

    Alloys can vary in their elemental composition, resulting in a wide range of different types. Some well-known alloys include bronze (copper and tin), brass (copper and zinc), stainless steel (iron, carbon, and chromium), and solder (lead and tin). These alloys have diverse applications, such as in the manufacturing of tools, building materials, electrical components, and jewelry.

    Moreover, alloys can have different microstructures, which can further influence their properties. Examples include solid-solution alloys, intermetallic compounds, pearlite, and martensite. These microstructures can greatly impact aspects like hardness, ductility, and thermal behavior of the alloy.

    In summary, an alloy is a versatile substance formed by mixing two or more elements, often metals, to create a material with distinct properties that are beneficial for a wide range of practical and industrial uses.

  2. A substance composed of a mixture of two or more metals.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

  3. • To mix any metal with another, generally with one less valuable; to reduce or lessen by mixture.
    • A baser metal mixed with a finer; a mixture of two or more metals; a mixture of a metal with mercury is called an amalgam; evil mixed with good.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of ALLOY

The word "alloy" comes from the Old French word "aloi" or "alei" which refers to a mixed metal, particularly the mixing of gold or silver with another metal. This term can be traced back to the Latin word "alligare", which means to bind or unite. The Latin term is a combination of "ad-" meaning "to" or "towards" and "ligare", meaning "to bind". Thus, "alloy" originally referred to the act of binding or uniting metals together to form a mixed composition. Over time, the term broadened to encompass any mixture of metals.

Idioms with the word ALLOY

  • alloy sth with sth To "alloy something with something" means to combine or mix two different things together, typically to enhance or modify one of them. The term "alloy" is borrowed from metallurgy, where it refers to the process of combining different metals to create a new material with desired properties. In the context of the idiom, it implies blending or fusing two elements or qualities to achieve a desired outcome.
  • alloy (something) with The idiom "alloy (something) with" means to combine or mix two or more different things, ideas, or elements together to create a new substance, concept, or outcome. It often implies blending diverse or contrasting components to achieve a desired result or enhance the quality or characteristics of something. This expression is derived from the process of alloying, where different metals are combined to form a stronger or more durable material.
  • alloy something with something To alloy something with something means to combine or mix different elements or qualities to form a new, usually stronger or more advanced, material or concept. This idiom is often used metaphorically to describe the blending or merging of different ideas, influences, or characteristics to create something unique or improved.
  • fusible alloy A fusible alloy refers to a mixture of two or more metals, or metals and nonmetals, which melt at a relatively low temperature compared to the melting point of each individual component. This alloy is often used in soldering or as a safety device in electrical circuits as it allows for the joining or separating of metals by melting at a lower temperature than the metals being worked with.

Similar spelling words for ALLOY

Plural form of ALLOY is ALLOYS

Conjugate verb Alloy

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have alloyed
you would have alloyed
he/she/it would have alloyed
we would have alloyed
they would have alloyed
I would have alloy
you would have alloy
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they would have alloy

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been alloying
you would have been alloying
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we would have been alloying
they would have been alloying

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would alloy
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they would alloy

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be alloying
you would be alloying
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we would be alloying
they would be alloying

FUTURE

I will alloy
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we will alloy
they will alloy

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be alloying
you will be alloying
he/she/it will be alloying
we will be alloying
they will be alloying

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have alloyed
you will have alloyed
he/she/it will have alloyed
we will have alloyed
they will have alloyed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been alloying
you will have been alloying
he/she/it will have been alloying
we will have been alloying
they will have been alloying

IMPERATIVE

you alloy
we let´s alloy

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to alloy

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was alloying
you were alloying
he/she/it was alloying
we were alloying
they were alloying

PAST PARTICIPLE

alloyed

PAST PERFECT

I had alloyed
you had alloyed
he/she/it had alloyed
we had alloyed
they had alloyed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been alloying
you had been alloying
he/she/it had been alloying
we had been alloying
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PRESENT

I alloy
you alloy
he/she/it alloys
we alloy
they alloy

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am alloying
you are alloying
he/she/it is alloying
we are alloying
they are alloying

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

alloying

PRESENT PERFECT

I have alloyed
you have alloyed
he/she/it has alloyed
we have alloyed
they have alloyed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been alloying
you have been alloying
he/she/it has been alloying
we have been alloying
they have been alloying

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it alloy

SIMPLE PAST

I alloyed
you alloyed
he/she/it alloyed
we alloyed
they alloyed

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