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alloying

al·loy
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    • UK Pronunciation
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    • [noun al-oi, uh-loi; verb uh-loi]
    • /noun ˈæl ɔɪ, əˈlɔɪ; verb əˈlɔɪ/
    • /ˈæl.ɔɪ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [noun al-oi, uh-loi; verb uh-loi]
    • /noun ˈæl ɔɪ, əˈlɔɪ; verb əˈlɔɪ/

Definitions of alloying word

  • adjective alloying relating to, or used in, alloying 3
  • noun alloying a substance composed of two or more metals, or of a metal or metals with a nonmetal, intimately mixed, as by fusion or electrodeposition. 1
  • noun alloying a less costly metal mixed with a more valuable one. 1
  • noun alloying standard; quality; fineness. 1
  • noun alloying admixture, as of good with evil. 1
  • noun alloying anything added that serves to reduce quality or purity. 1

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Origin of alloying

First appearance:

before 1590
One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; < Middle French aloi, Old French alei, noun derivative of aleier to combine < Latin alligāre to bind up, equivalent to al- al- + ligāre to bind (see ally, ligament); replacing earlier allay, Middle English < Anglo-French allai

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Parts of speech for Alloying

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

alloying popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

alloying usage trend in Literature

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