alloy

1. 1

   A metal that is a combination of two or more elements, at least one of which is a metal, a base metal.countableuncountable

2. 2

   A metal of lesser value, mixed with a metal of greater value.archaiccountableuncountable

   • gold without alloy
3. 3

   An admixture; something added which stains, taints etc.countableuncountable

   • Metrodorus said that in sadnesse there is some aloy of pleasure.
   • The sole grievance and alloy thus removed in the prospect of Harriet’s welfare, she was really in danger of becoming too happy for security.
4. 4

   A fusion, marriage or combination.countablefigurativelyuncountable

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syn. alloy

1. 1

   To mix or combine; often used of metals.transitive

2. 2

   To reduce the purity of by mixing with a less valuable substance.transitive

   • to alloy gold with silver or copper, or silver with copper
3. 3

   To impair or debase by mixture.figurativelytransitive

   • to alloy pleasure with misfortunes