ferroalloy

American

[fer-oh-al-oi, -uh-loi] / ˌfɛr oʊˈæl ɔɪ, -əˈlɔɪ /

noun

an alloy of iron with some element other than carbon, used to introduce the element in the manufacture of steel.

First recorded in 1900–05; ferro- + alloy

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The same held true for iron and steel mill ferroalloy manufacturing.

From Washington Times • Feb. 3, 2018

Its Q4 production report showed ferroalloy production rising 5.6% in the fourth quarter.

From The Guardian • Feb. 2, 2011

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