Plural of alloy
regular plural
The plural of alloy is alloys.
Forms of alloy
| Singular | alloy /ˈæ.lɔɪ/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | alloys |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Alloys in a sentence
- This airframe uses titanium alloys extensively.From the entry titanium
- True babbits are tin-base alloys strengthened by the presence of antimony and copper, and occasionally containing lead.2012, David F. Tver, Encyclopedic Dictionary of Industrial Technology. From the entry babbit
- Gunmetals are alloys of copper, tin and zinc, formerly used for casting cannon.1984, D[onald] A. Wight, “Materials”, in C[hristopher] T. Wilbur and D. A. Wight, Pounder’s Marine Diesel Engines, 6th edition, London…. From the entry gunmetal
- Wrought copper and copper alloys are readily hot worked by rolling, forging, pressing, bending, and forming operations.1971, United States. Naval Ship Systems Command, Ship Metallic Material Comparison and Use Guide, page 5-2. From the entry hot work
- On passing to the recalescent properties of these alloys, as shown in Mr.1904, The Journal of the Iron and Steel Institute. From the entry recalescent
Meaning of alloy
- noun A metal that is a combination of two or more elements, at least one of which is a metal, a base metal.
- noun A metal of lesser value, mixed with a metal of greater value.
- noun An admixture; something added which stains, taints etc.
Questions about the plural of alloy
- What is the plural of alloy?
- The plural of alloy is alloys.
- Is alloy countable?
- Alloy is a countable and uncountable noun.
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