chief of state. n. pl. chiefs of state. The formal head of a nation, distinct from the head of the government. Also called head of state. chiefâ² of stateâ² n. the titular head of a nation, as a president or king. Thesaurus Antonyms Related Words Synonyms Legend: Switch to new thesaurus . Noun: 1.
Strength is an important quality in the use of metals. This is especially true in construction, transportation, heavy industry and tool making. Metal alloys are often stronger than a metal in their pure form. In discussing the strongest metals, we should first consider what we mean by strength.
Alloys for High Temperature â Resisting The Heat Every alloy has properties that will make it react differently than every other alloy when subjected to prolonged periods of high temperature so it is vital that you check the technical data describing the properties of the metal in question before deciding if it is the alloy for you.