alloys

plural of alloy

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Recent Examples of alloys Chloride ions readily attack many alloys, while components around the oxygen-producing anode side are simultaneously subject to strongly oxidizing electrochemical potentials. New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026 The new system addresses a critical gap in the nation’s ability to supply powder materials for high‑melting‑temperature alloys. Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026 Elastocaloric cooling systems exploit shape-memory alloys, which heat up when a mechanical load is applied and cool down when that load is released. ArsTechnica, 1 Sep. 2026 The study said the object, which left a greenish discoloration on her palate, was unlikely to be a coin, as the proportions of copper to gold did not correspond to those found in historical alloys. Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026 These exotic forms of metal alloys are not as regular as crystals, but not amorphous like glass, which gives them unusual properties. Natalie Wolchover, Quanta Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026 Most missiles, like the Tomahawk, are made of aluminum alloys and other metals. Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alloys
Noun
  • The four samples contained mixtures of reactive dyes rather than the single dyes frequently examined in previous stripping research.
    Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Sliman took up clay and hay mixtures used in village open-air ovens.
    Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Most of the characters are amalgams of people who knew and worked with Bourdain, who died by suicide in 2018 at age 61.
    Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The Amsterdam Polaroids extended Ghirri’s penchant for quotidian surrealism with some strenuous amalgams.
    James Quandt, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Noun
  • This newest addition to the Black Gold Project line blends vanilla and praline with a classic woody base of cedar and sandalwood.
    Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026
  • There will also be occasional single-barrel releases, but the focus will be on the blends.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • On Labor Day, shoppers can save 20% on the site's sauces and cocktail mixes (use promo code LABORDAY).
    Mike Snider, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The grain has a sweeter flavor than wheat and can be found in products like baking mixes and beer.
    ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • But in fact, fluids are amalgamations of molecules and atoms.
    Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • According to Empa, epoxy-containing composites commonly end up being incinerated or sent to landfills.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Multifunctional composites could offer one way to achieve that goal without treating every aircraft function as a separate subsystem.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Ruff will likely try different combinations depending on game situations, but Zellweger is a good bet to rise above the rest.
    Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Then came the how-to guides, in posts filled with menu combinations and step-by-step explainers on how to navigate Chipotle’s build-your-own ordering system.
    Jenny Lee, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026

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“Alloys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alloys. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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