as in mixtures
a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things
brass is an alloy, consisting of copper and zinc
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Recent Examples of alloys
Broadly speaking, resource discussions often focus on three categories of asteroid — water-rich carbonaceous asteroids, metallic asteroids rich in iron-nickel alloys, and stony asteroids that contain iron, nickel, and magnesium.
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Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
At Mach 3, the aircraft’s skin could exceed temperatures of 300°C (572°F), hot enough to weaken conventional aluminum alloys.
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
26 June 2026
Combining metals to produce alloys that are stronger or tougher requires extremely high temperatures as part of the process.
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Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
22 June 2026
At SpaceX, his team develops the advanced alloys, composites, and materials systems that make reusable rockets possible—work that extends, in parallel, to the batteries and drivetrain systems at Tesla.
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Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
Although the overall size of an sCO2 installation is smaller than a comparable steam turbine, the smaller machinery needs to be made of specialized and costly alloys to prevent the metal from cracking over time from reactions with carbon.
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Aman Kumar,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
18 June 2026
Department of Defense sourcing rules that become effective January 1, 2027, will restrict the use of tungsten metal powders and heavy alloys mined, refined, and produced in China.
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Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
The crew also supported a variety of scientific experiments, including a study on the social behavior of ants without gravity, how metal alloys form in microgravity, and even a study on space sickness.
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Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
3 June 2026
Two local residents told The Associated Press on Monday that mines producing raw materials for silicon metal — a key industrial substance used in semiconductors, solar panels, and aluminum alloys — are located in mountainous areas about 15 kilometers (10 miles) southwest of Namhkam town.
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ABC News,
1 June 2026
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
At Mach 3, the aircraft’s skin could exceed temperatures of 300°C (572°F), hot enough to weaken conventional aluminum alloys.
—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
26 June 2026
Combining metals to produce alloys that are stronger or tougher requires extremely high temperatures as part of the process.
—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
22 June 2026
At SpaceX, his team develops the advanced alloys, composites, and materials systems that make reusable rockets possible—work that extends, in parallel, to the batteries and drivetrain systems at Tesla.
—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
Although the overall size of an sCO2 installation is smaller than a comparable steam turbine, the smaller machinery needs to be made of specialized and costly alloys to prevent the metal from cracking over time from reactions with carbon.
—
Aman Kumar,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
18 June 2026
Department of Defense sourcing rules that become effective January 1, 2027, will restrict the use of tungsten metal powders and heavy alloys mined, refined, and produced in China.
—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
The crew also supported a variety of scientific experiments, including a study on the social behavior of ants without gravity, how metal alloys form in microgravity, and even a study on space sickness.
—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
3 June 2026
Two local residents told The Associated Press on Monday that mines producing raw materials for silicon metal — a key industrial substance used in semiconductors, solar panels, and aluminum alloys — are located in mountainous areas about 15 kilometers (10 miles) southwest of Namhkam town.
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ABC News,
1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alloys
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The study concludes that the self-forming membrane represents a new approach to molecular separation, in which interactions between the membrane and complex liquid mixtures create nanoscale separation channels.
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Chemical structures Butter and margarine are emulsions, which are mixtures of tiny water droplets spread throughouta continuous fat matrix.
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The Amsterdam Polaroids extended Ghirri’s penchant for quotidian surrealism with some strenuous amalgams.
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In November, signatories to the convention agreed to phase out the use of mercury-containing dental amalgams by the year 2034.
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Getty Images for Shop the Sample Its design blends industrial and Hollywood glamour, featuring polished concrete floors accented by a striking white acrylic piano.
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Mindful Archery blends meditation, breathwork, nature immersion and arrows to help participants release stress and invite change.
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Their name may not have the recognition of a Cathy or Cox, but their company Quikrete is the largest producer of concrete and cement mixes in the United States and Canada.
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Paebbl created Rebond 300 to replace up to 30 percent of usual cement in standard mixes without requiring contractors or ready-mix plants to buy a single piece of new equipment.
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Now you’ll be met with automotive amalgamations like the BMW X6 and the many rivals that have cropped up in the past decade.
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And the wines made from cold-hardy hybrid grapes like La Crescent and Frontenac Gris, from Deirdre Heekin of La Garagista in Vermont, and the cider-wine amalgamations of Heekin’s protegee Krista Scruggs.
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At SpaceX, his team develops the advanced alloys, composites, and materials systems that make reusable rockets possible—work that extends, in parallel, to the batteries and drivetrain systems at Tesla.
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The wrestling coach at the American school in Tokyo, Ernst’s glamorous courtesan Chizuko, and many of the characters are composites.
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The approach significantly reduces the time needed to search through the enormous number of possible material combinations.
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By attacking multiple conserved targets at once, antibody combinations may offer a more durable approach to preventing infection while helping preserve the effectiveness of these treatments as viruses continue to evolve.
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“Alloys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alloys. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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