The metal alloy
Example: Metal alloy combines metals to enhance strength or resistance
Definition
"The metal alloy" refers to a substance composed of two or more metals, or a metal and another element, combined to improve properties such as strength, durability, corrosion resistance, or conductivity, used extensively in engineering and manufacturing applications.
Etymology
The term "the metal alloy" originates from the Old French word 'aloi,' meaning allowance or mixture, which evolved from the Latin 'alligare,' meaning to bind or tie. Did you know? The concept of alloying metals dates back thousands of years to ancient civilizations enhancing metals like bronze and brass.
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"The metal alloy" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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