alloy
2al·loy
verb \ə-ˈlȯi also ˈa-ˌlȯi\Definition of ALLOY
transitive verb
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>
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1661
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