
Шукати
to alloy
01
сплавити, поєднати
to combine two or more metals to make a more suitable one
Transitive: to alloy two or more metals
Ditransitive: to alloy a metal with another
Example
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.
02
зменшити, погіршити
to degrade or diminish the quality or value of something by adding an inferior substance or element
Transitive: to alloy sth
Example
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.
Alloy
Example
An alloy is a mixture of two or more metals or a metal and another element.
Brass, which is an alloy of copper and zinc, is commonly used in plumbing fixtures and musical instruments.
Stainless steel, an alloy of iron, chromium, and other elements, is highly resistant to corrosion and is used in a wide range of applications.
02
псування, деградація
the state of impairing the quality or reducing the value of something