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Alloy Definition - Chemistry Glossary Definition of Alloy

By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D., About.com Guide

Definition: An alloy is a substance made by melting two or more elements together, at least one of them a metal. An alloy crystallizes upon cooling into a solid solution, mixture, or intermetallic compound.
Examples:
brass, bronze, 14k gold, sterling silver.

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