English Synonym Finder

alloy

Definitions

A metal made by combining two or more metallic elements, especially to give greater strength or resistance to corrosion.

A substance composed of two or more metals, or of a metal and a nonmetal, intimately united, usually by being fused together.

Examples

Brass is a common alloy made by combining copper and zinc.

The engineers developed a new lightweight alloy to improve the fuel efficiency of the aircraft.

Synonyms

amalgam mixture blend compound composite fusion mix

Antonyms

element pure substance unmixed material simple substance