alloy steel
noun
Simple meaning
Any of many steels whose alloy composition includes other elements besides the iron and carbon that all steels have.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
aloysteelSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈælɔɪsˈtil
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Definition
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noun
Any of many steels whose alloy composition includes other elements besides the iron and carbon that all steels have, in order to improve the mechanical properties of the material.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: Any of many steels whose alloy composition includes other elements besides the iron and carbon that all steels have, in order to improve the mechanical properties of the material.
Used this way, alloy steel is a specialist word with a mildly favourable edge. This is an engineering use: it is a working term used for accuracy on the job.
- Emotional tone
- Slightly positive
- Formality
- Specialist/technical
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Specialized
- Connotation
- Positive and appreciative
- Usage feel
- Clinical and detached
Where it naturally appears
- Technical/specialist writing
- Science
Usage note
In general conversation this sense usually needs explaining — outside its field, people reach for a plainer word.
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