What is the meaning of alloy?

noun

  • A mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten.
    • usage: "brass is an alloy of zinc and copper"
  • The state of impairing the quality or reducing the value of something.

verb

  • Lower in value by increasing the base-metal content.
  • Make an alloy of. .
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