ALLOYS Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

alloys

noun

plural of alloy

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 On the other hand, for the stubborn combinations of metals needed to create high-entropy alloys, there is neither enough time nor movement for the ingredients to blend properly. — New Atlas, 6 July 2026 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. — 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 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

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New methods for testing chemical mixtures Thousands of chemicals are used in commerce and released into the environment.

— Brad Reisfeld, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
More recently, drones have been used to drop incendiary mixtures that ignite apartment buildings and residential blocks.

— David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of mixtures

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Buff blends diagnostics and the latest and most significant findings in functional medicine with conventional medicine.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026
Dollar Tree carries a surprising lineup of protein-forward snacks, including shakes, jerky, nut blends, protein bars and ready-to-eat meal kits, that can quietly do a lot of nutritional work for a buck or two.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026

Definition of blends

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State and national trends Previous outbreaks have been linked to bagged salad mixes/kits, cilantro, basil, raspberries, snow peas, and green onions, MDHSS has noted.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 7 July 2026
High-entropy alloys (HEAs) are metallurgy’s version of having your cake and eating it too, combining multiple elements to create unusual mixes of desirable properties.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026

Definition of mixes

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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.

— Matt Degen, AJC.com, 12 June 2026
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.

— Senior Wine Critic, San Francisco Chronicle, 15 Mar. 2018

Definition of amalgamations

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The report frames plant fibers as a broader industrial materials category with applications spanning insulation, packaging, filtration, composites and consumer goods in addition to apparel.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 7 July 2026
The seemingly simple soccer cleat has progressed from a chunky leather work boot worn in factories to a marvel of modern engineering made with advanced synthetic materials and composites.

— Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 2 July 2026

Definition of composites

Noun

There is also the reality that all public dining is in some fashion immersive, usually requiring varying combinations of engagement, communication and presentation.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
For example, SeniorMatch states that all members must complete photo verification before interacting with others, while other platforms may use different combinations of account verification, profile review, or identity-confirmation tools.

— Matthew Kayser Updated July 6, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026

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