As nouns the difference between alloy and billon
is that
alloy is a metal that is a combination of two or more elements, at least one of which is a metal while
billon is any of several alloys of precious metals and base metals that is used (where legal) to make coins, medals etc.
As a verb alloy
is to mix or combine; often used of metals.
alloy English
Etymology 1
From (etyl) alai, from (etyl) aloi, from aloiier.
Noun
( en noun)
A metal that is a combination of two or more elements, at least one of which is a metal.
An admixture; something added which stains, taints etc.
*, II.20:
- Metrodorus said that in sadnesse there is some aloy of pleasure.
Derived terms
* superalloy
Etymology 2
From (etyl) .
Verb
( en verb)
To mix or combine; often used of metals.
To reduce the purity of by mixing with a less valuable substance.
- to alloy gold with silver or copper, or silver with copper
(figurative) To impair or debase by mixture.
- to alloy pleasure with misfortunes
Anagrams
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billon English
Noun
( wikipedia billon)
( en noun)
Any of several alloys of precious metals and base metals that is used (where legal) to make coins, medals etc.
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