English dictionary

alloy

/'/&/lO/i/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten

noun.substance

Examples
Brass is an alloy of zinc and copper.

Synonyms metal

Source: WordNet 3.0
the state of impairing the quality or reducing the value of something

noun.state

Synonyms admixture

Source: WordNet 3.0
Any combination or compound of metals fused together; a mixture of metals; for example, brass, which is an alloy of copper and zinc. But when mercury is one of the metals, the compound is called an <i>amalgam</i>.

noun

Source: webster1913

lower in value by increasing the base-metal content

verb.change

Synonyms debase

Source: WordNet 3.0
make an alloy of

verb.change

Source: WordNet 3.0
To reduce the purity of by mixing with a less valuable substance; as, to <i>alloy</i> gold with silver or copper, or silver with copper.

verb

Source: webster1913
To form a metallic compound.

verb

Source: webster1913