Meaning & Definition of Alloy in English
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Alloy
/ælɔɪ/
noun
1. A mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten
- "Brass is an alloy of zinc and copper"
synonym:
- alloy,
- metal
2. The state of impairing the quality or reducing the value of something
synonym:
- admixture,
- alloy
verb
1. Lower in value by increasing the base-metal content
synonym:
- debase,
- alloy
2. Make an alloy of
synonym:
- alloy
Examples of using
Cast iron is an alloy of iron and carbon.
Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc.