alloy


2al·loy

verb \ə-ˈli also ˈa-ˌli\

Definition of ALLOY

transitive verb
1
a : temper, moderate b : to impair or debase by admixture
2
: to reduce the purity of by mixing with a less valuable metal
3
: to mix so as to form an alloy
intransitive verb
: to lend itself to being alloyed <iron alloys well>

First Known Use of ALLOY

1661

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