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A metal that is a combination of two or more elements, at least one of which is a metal.
A metal of lesser value, mixed with a metal of greater value.
Example: gold without alloy
An admixture; something added which stains, taints etc.
Fusion, marriage, combination.
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To mix or combine; often used of metals.
To reduce the purity of by mixing with a less valuable substance.
Example: to alloy gold with silver or copper, or silver with copper
To impair or debase by mixture.
Example: to alloy pleasure with misfortunes