Apollonius of Tyana

Do not consider that to be wealth which is hoarded away, for how is it better than sand gathered from the nearest heap? Nor that which comes in from men who groan at their taxes: for the gold that is wrung from tears is of base alloy and black.

Greek Philosopher

Dan Gable

Gold medals aren't really made of gold. They're made of sweat, determination, and a hard-to-find alloy called guts.

American Wrestler

Anthony Trollope

The habit of reading is the only enjoyment in which there is no alloy; it lasts when all other pleasures fade.

English Author

Henry Bessemer

I was quite unable to make any white metal alloy hard enough to be made into powder by my machinery.

English Scientist

Samuel Butler

A virtue to be serviceable must, like gold, be alloyed with some commoner, but more durable alloy.

British Poet

Used mainly in scientific and engineering contexts when discussing materials.

Technical Term

Always refers to a specific mixture of metals, rather than a single metal.

Specific Composition

An alloy's properties depend on the metals used; they can be hard, lightweight, etc.

Qualities Matter

Involves melting and combining metals, used in metalworking and jewelry making.

Creating Mixtures

The process requires precise measurements for desired properties in the alloy.

Precision Required

Used to express a quality that diminishes or devalues another characteristic.

Figurative Use

Rarely used in modern language, but may be found in older literature or poetry.

Archaic Usage

This usage implies something is tainted or lessened in value.

Negative Connotation

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Magical metals, how...

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Alloy