alloys

noun

  1. 1

    A metal that is a combination of two or more elements, at least one of which is a metal.

  2. 2

    A metal of lesser value, mixed with a metal of greater value.

    “gold without alloy”
  3. 3

    An admixture; something added which stains, taints etc.

  4. 4

    Fusion, marriage, combination.

verb

  1. 1

    To mix or combine; often used of metals.

  2. 2

    To reduce the purity of by mixing with a less valuable substance.

    “to alloy gold with silver or copper, or silver with copper”
  3. 3

    To impair or debase by mixture.

    “to alloy pleasure with misfortunes”

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