A homogeneous mixture or solid solution of two or more metals, the atoms of one replacing or occupying interstitial positions between the atoms of the other: Brass is an alloy of zinc and copper.
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A mixture; an amalgam: "Television news has . . . always been an alloy of journalism and show business” ( Bill Moyers).
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Something added that lowers value or purity.
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The relative degree of mixture with a base metal; fineness.
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The degree of mixture with base metals .
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verb-transitive
To combine (metals) to form an alloy.
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To combine; mix: idealism that was alloyed with political skill.
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To debase by the addition of an inferior element.
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verb
To impair or debase by admixture.
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To reduce the purity of by mixing with a less valuable metal.
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To mix so as to form an alloy.
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To lend itself to being .
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