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alliage

alloy

noun ah-LYAHJ Rare

Usage Note

Alliage is a metal alloy — a mixture of two or more metals (or a metal and another element). Common examples include l'acier (steel, iron + carbon) and le bronze (copper + tin). The verb allier means to combine or ally, sharing the same root.

Examples

"Ce bracelet est fait d'un alliage léger."

Natural Translation

This bracelet is made of a light alloy.

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