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alloy

Pronunciation: /ˈæ.lɔɪ/

The English word “alloy” has 7 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A metal that is a combination of two or more elements, at least one of which is a metal, a base metal.
  2. A metal of lesser value, mixed with a metal of greater value.
  3. An admixture; something added which stains, taints etc.
  4. A fusion, marriage or combination.

verb

  1. To mix or combine; often used of metals.
  2. To reduce the purity of by mixing with a less valuable substance.
  3. To impair or debase by mixture.

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French alloy, aloy, from Old French aloi, from aloiier, from Latin alligō.

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