Die Legierung
Example: Die Legierung aus Kupfer und Zink ist sehr widerstandsfähig.
Definition
"Die Legierung" refers to a mixture of two or more metals combined to form a new material with enhanced properties, such as increased strength or resistance. For example, the alloy of copper and zinc is very durable.
Etymology
The word "die Legierung" comes from the German verb 'legen,' meaning 'to lay' or 'to put together.' It reflects the process of combining metals by melting them together. Did you know that the concept of alloys dates back thousands of years, used to create stronger tools and weapons?
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"Die Legierung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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