alloy

US /ˈæl.ɔɪ/

UK /ˈæl.ɔɪ/

合金

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

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Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc.

黃銅是銅和鋅的合金。

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Stainless steel is a common alloy used in kitchens.

不鏽鋼是廚房中常用的合金。

合金化

to mix metals to make an alloy

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The engineers decided to alloy the iron with carbon to create steel.

工程師們決定將鐵與碳合金化以製造鋼。

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Gold is often alloyed with other metals to make it harder.

黃金通常與其它金屬合金以增加硬度。