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alloy in Portuguese

alloy in Portuguese is liga, ligar — alloy means a metal made by melting and mixing two or more elements together, at least one of which is a metal.

alloy in Portuguese

liga
noun
A metal that is a combination of two or more elements, at least one of which is a metal, a base metal.
ligar
verb
To mix or combine; often used of metals.

What does "alloy" mean?

  1. noun A metal made by melting and mixing two or more elements together, at least one of which is a metal.
    "Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin."
  2. verb To combine metals together, or to weaken something pure by mixing in something of lesser quality.
    "Gold is often alloyed with silver or copper to make it more durable."
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alloy in a sentence

  • Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin.
  • The wheels are made from a lightweight aluminium alloy.
  • Gold is often alloyed with silver or copper to make it more durable.

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What is "alloy" in Portuguese?

"alloy" in Portuguese is liga, ligar. alloy means: A metal made by melting and mixing two or more elements together, at least one of which is a metal.

How do you use "alloy" in a sentence?

Example: "Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin." In Portuguese, "alloy" is liga, ligar.

Are there other ways to say "alloy" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "alloy": liga, ligar.

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