Alloy

Quick meaning: Alloy is a noun meaning A metal that is a combination of two or more elements, at least one of which is a metal, a base metal.

Meaning

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

More Meanings

1. An admixture; something added which stains, taints etc.
2. (figurative) Fusion, marriage, combination.
3. To mix or combine; often used of metals.
4. To reduce the purity of by mixing with a less valuable substance.
5. (figurative) To impair or debase by mixture.
6. (archaic) A metal of lesser value, mixed with a metal of greater value.

Example Sentences

gold without alloy

to alloy pleasure with misfortunes

to alloy gold with silver or copper, or silver with copper

Metrodorus said that in sadnesse there is some aloy of pleasure.

Word Forms

• alloys
• alloying
• alloyed

Synonyms for alloy

Depending on context, synonyms include abase, bastardize, sophisticate, adulter, adulterate, adulterize.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include admixture, debase, metal, steel, bullion, mix.

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