What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Alloy vs Tombak - What's the difference?

alloy | tombak |

As nouns the difference between alloy and tombak

is that alloy is a metal that is a combination of two or more elements, at least one of which is a metal while tombak is a type of goblet drum used heavily in Persian music.

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

    See also

    * (wikipedia "alloy") *

    Anagrams

    *

    tombak

    English

    Etymology 1

    From (etyl) .

    Alternative forms

    * tonbak * dombak * donbak

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (musici) A type of goblet drum used heavily in Persian music.
    • See also
    * (Tonbak)

    Etymology 2

    From (etyl), from (etyl) , from (etyl). Entered Dutch usage during colonial period.

    Alternative forms

    * tombac, tambac

    Noun

    (-)
  • A brass alloy also known as red-bronze. Term used where zinc content is below 28%. Usually consists of 84-90 % copper and 16-10% zinc, sometimes including arsenic to mimic gold. Also called German brass or Dutch brass.

    • References

    * ----