alloys

/AE1 L OY0 Z/

noun

1
A metal that is a combination of two or more elements, at least one of which is a metal.
2
A metal of lesser value, mixed with a metal of greater value.
“gold without alloy”
3
An admixture; something added which stains, taints etc.
4
Fusion, marriage, combination.

verb

1
To mix or combine; often used of metals.
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
To impair or debase by mixture.
“to alloy pleasure with misfortunes”

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