alloy
BrE /əˈlɔɪ/ AmE /əˈloʊ/
noun en → es
a mixture of two or more metals, often with other substances, to make a material that is stronger than the individual metals
aleación
- an alloy of metal
Collocations alloy of copper and zinc · aluminum alloy
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The alloy is made by mixing copper with tin.
La aleación se hace mezclando cobre con estaño.
in sports, a team or player that is not the best but still good enough to compete at a high level
equipo de segunda fila, equipo no profesional
- an alloy team/player
Collocations alloy team in the league · alloy player on the squad
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The alloy team won the championship.
El equipo de segunda fila ganó el campeonato.