Usage Note
Alliage is a metal alloy — a mixture of two or more metals (or a metal and another element). Common examples include l'acier (steel, iron + carbon) and le bronze (copper + tin). The verb allier means to combine or ally, sharing the same root.
Examples
"Ce bracelet est fait d'un alliage léger."
Natural Translation
This bracelet is made of a light alloy.
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