1.
alloy; metallic mixture
A metallic substance made by combining two or more metals, or a metal with another element, to achieve desired properties such as increased strength or corrosion resistance.
青銅は銅と錫の合金だ。
Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin.
この部品はアルミニウム合金で作られている。
This part is made from an aluminum alloy.
軽くて丈夫な合金が航空機の材料として使われている。
Lightweight and strong alloys are used as materials for aircraft.
USAGE:
A compound of 合 (combine) + 金 (metal). Used in scientific, industrial, and everyday contexts when discussing metal materials.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- アルミニウム合金 (aluminum alloy)
- チタン合金 (titanium alloy)
- 合金製 (made of alloy)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 金属: metal — the general term for metallic elements
- 鋼: steel — a specific alloy of iron and carbon