alloy
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English
Definitions
noun
- A metal that is a combination of two or more elements, at least one of which is a metal.
- A metal of lesser value, mixed with a metal of greater value.“gold without alloy”
- An admixture; something added which stains, taints etc.
- Fusion, marriage, combination.
verb
- To mix or combine; often used of metals.
- To reduce the purity of by mixing with a less valuable substance.“to alloy gold with silver or copper, or silver with copper”
- To impair or debase by mixture.“to alloy pleasure with misfortunes”
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