alliage
|al-li-age|
B2
/æˈliːɪdʒ/
metal mixture
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alliage' originates from French, specifically the word 'alliage', where 'allier' meant 'to combine or unite'.
Historical Evolution
'alliage' was borrowed directly from French into English, maintaining its meaning related to metal mixtures.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a combination of metals', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/06/26 16:36