Metallurgy Terms

noun the existence of a chemical element in two or more different forms, which have different physical or chemical properties

• The concept of allotropy refers to the ability of a chemical element to exist in multiple forms with different physical and chemical properties.
• Allotropy is when an element can have different forms with different properties.
• Allotropy is like when an element can switch things up and be all different.
• Just like how people can have different sides to their personality, allotropy shows that elements can have different sides to their properties.

verb to make or become solid, hard, or firm

adjective having been made or become solid, hard, or firm

• The mixture was heated until it solidified into a hard substance.
• I left the chocolate in the fridge and it solidified into a tasty treat.
• The gossip about her quickly solidified into a juicy rumor.
• After years of hard work, his reputation as a reliable employee solidified.

noun a tendency to become angry easily

verb to moderate or control

• She struggled to control her temper during the heated debate.
• He has a short temper and can easily get angry.
• Don't lose your temper over such a small issue.
• The storm outside matched her tumultuous temper.

noun a dull gray alloy of lead and tin used to coat iron or steel to prevent rusting

• The terne coating on the roof helps to protect it from corrosion.
• I love the look of terne roofs, they have a unique charm.
• Let's go check out that terne roof, it's so cool!
• His heart was like a terne surface, tarnished but still strong underneath.