alloy

• Substance métallique composée d'un mélange de deux ou plusieurs métaux, ou d'un métal avec un non-métal, élaborée pour améliorer certaines propriétés comme la résistance, la dureté ou la résistance à la corrosion.

A noun referring to a mixture of two or more metals, or a metal combined with a nonmetal, created to enhance properties such as strength or resistance to corrosion.

1. Metallic mixtureB2formalscientific

   A substance made by melting and mixing two or more metals, or a metal with a non-metal, to create a material with improved properties.

   Alliage métallique

   • Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc.
   • Steel is a strong alloy made from iron and carbon.
   • The jeweler created a new gold alloy for the ring.

   Synonymesamalgamblendcompositecompoundfusionmixture

2. Impairment or reductionC1formal

   The act or state of lowering the quality, value, or purity of something by mixing with a lesser element.

   Altération par mélange

   • The alloy of his noble intentions with greed led to his downfall.
   • There was an alloy of sadness in her joy.
   • The critic saw an alloy of commercialism in the artist's work.

   Synonymesadmixtureadulterationcontaminationdebasementdegradationdeteriorationimpairment

   Antonymesenhancementpurificationrefinement

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner le processus de mélange de métaux afin de former un alliage, ou pour réduire la pureté ou la valeur de quelque chose en le mélangeant avec un matériau moins précieux.

A verb used to indicate the act of mixing metals to form an alloy, or to reduce the purity or value of something by mixing with a less valuable material.

1. Mix metalsB2formal

   To combine two or more metallic elements, or a metal with a nonmetal, to create a new material with improved properties.

   Allier des métaux

   • They alloyed copper with tin to produce bronze.
   • The factory alloys steel with chromium to make it rust-resistant.
   • Gold is often alloyed with other metals to increase its hardness.

   Synonymesamalgamateblendcombinefusemeldmergemix

2. Reduce value or purityC1formal

   To lower the quality or value of something by adding a less valuable substance.

   altérer (en ajoutant un métal moins noble)

   • The jeweler alloyed the gold with too much copper, reducing its purity.
   • His achievements were alloyed by his questionable methods.
   • The pleasure of the victory was alloyed by the team's injuries.

   Synonymesadulteratecorruptdebasedegradediluteimpairspoiltaint

   Antonymespurifyrefine