ferroalloy

noun

fer·​ro·​alloy

¦fe(ˌ)rō+

: a crude alloy of iron with one or more other elements (as metals) used for deoxidizing molten steel and making alloy steels

Word History

Etymology

ferro- + alloy

First Known Use

1888, in the meaning defined above

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