to alloy
Third Person
alloys
Present Participle
alloying
Past Tense
alloyed
Past Participle
alloyed
1
to combine two or more metals to make a more suitable one
transitive
- The metallurgist alloyed copper and zinc to produce brass, a durable and corrosion-resistant material.
- Engineers often alloy different metals to enhance the strength and durability of structural components.
- The jeweler alloyed gold with other metals to create a stronger and more affordable alloy for jewelry.
- Aircraft manufacturers alloy aluminum with other metals to develop lightweight yet strong materials for airplane construction.
- The blacksmith skillfully alloyed iron and carbon to create steel, a versatile and robust material.
2
to degrade or diminish the quality or value of something by adding an inferior substance or element
transitive
- The chef alloyed the premium olive oil with cheap vegetable oil, compromising the flavor of the dish.
- The company's reputation was alloyed when they compromised on product quality to reduce costs.
- The purity of the river water was alloyed by industrial pollutants discharged into it.
- The artist felt that adding too many colors alloyed the simplicity and elegance of the painting.
- The purity of scientific research can be alloyed when financial interests influence the outcome of studies.
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