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Alloy
Technical Term
Used mainly in scientific and engineering contexts when discussing materials.

In aerospace engineering, titanium alloys are crucial for building aircraft parts.
Specific Composition
Always refers to a specific mixture of metals, rather than a single metal.

The jeweler preferred working with a gold-silver alloy for its unique color.
Qualities Matter
An alloy's properties depend on the metals used; they can be hard, lightweight, etc.

The new alloy was much lighter, making the racing bikes faster.
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