ferroalloy en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree substratebor. Old Latin *fersom Latin ferrum English ferro- English alloy English ferroalloy From ferro- + alloy.
Meanings
- Any alloy of iron and another metal, especially one of silicon, manganese, chromium, vanadium, tungsten, titanium and molybdenum; used in the production of specialist steels as they have a lower melting point than the pure metal.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ferro-alloy | alternative | lexicographic | |
| ferroalloys | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (3)
nb ferrolegering (any alloy of iron) · nn ferrolegering (any alloy of iron) · da jernlegering (any alloy of iron)