microalloy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An alloy made with very small quantities of elements.
  2. An element used in very small quantities in an alloy.
verb
  1. To add elements to an alloy in much smaller quantities than normal.

Word forms

microalloy microalloys microalloying microalloyed

Etymology

From micro- + alloy.

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