ferroalloy

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fer·ro·al·loy

 (fĕr′ō-ăl′oi′, -ə-loi′)
n.
Any of various alloys of iron and one or more other elements, such as manganese or silicon, used as a raw material in the production of steel.
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fer•ro•al•loy

(ˌfɛr oʊˈæl ɔɪ, -əˈlɔɪ)

n.
an alloy of iron with some element other than carbon.
[1900–05]
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