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    Aleación (en. Alloy)

    /aleaˈsjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Mixture of metals or a metal with another material that imparts specific properties.
    Steel is an alloy of iron and carbon.
    El acero es una aleación de hierro y carbono.
    Substance obtained by melting metals.
    Gold alloys are used in jewelry.
    Las aleaciones de oro se utilizan en joyería.
    Combination of elements that produce a new material.
    Aluminum alloys are lightweight and strong.
    Las aleaciones de aluminio son ligeras y resistentes.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'alliātionem', meaning 'action of joining'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    alloy of metals
    mixture of different metals to obtain desired properties.
    aleación de metales
    alloy of ideas
    combination of different ideas to create something new.
    aleación de ideas

    Related Words

    alloying agent
    Substance used to facilitate the joining of metals.
    aleante
    metal
    Chemical element with good electrical and thermal conductivity.
    metal

    Slang Meanings

    Fusion of talents
    The alloy of their skills made for a great project.
    La aleación de sus habilidades hizo un gran proyecto.
    Union of forces
    The alloy of their groups led them to win the contest.
    La aleación de sus grupos les llevó a ganar el concurso.