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alloy vs pyrophoric alloy

pyrophoric alloy vs alloy

alloy and pyrophoric alloy both are nouns.

alloy is a verb but pyrophoric alloy is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
alloy Yes No Yes No
pyrophoric alloy Yes No No No
As nouns, pyrophoric alloy is a hyponym of alloy; that is, pyrophoric alloy is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than alloy:
  • alloy: a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten
  • pyrophoric alloy: an alloy that emits sparks when struck or scratched with steel; used in lighter flints
alloy (noun) pyrophoric alloy (noun)
the state of impairing the quality or reducing the value of something an alloy that emits sparks when struck or scratched with steel; used in lighter flints
a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten
alloy (verb) pyrophoric alloy (verb)
lower in value by increasing the base-metal content
make an alloy of
Difference between alloy and pyrophoric alloy

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