alloy

Meanings

Plural: alloys

Noun

a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten
- "brass is an alloy of zinc and copper"
the state of impairing the quality or reducing the value of something
A metal that is a combination of two or more elements, at least one of which is a metal, a base metal.
A metal of lesser value, mixed with a metal of greater value.
An admixture; something added which stains, taints etc.
Fusion, marriage, combination.

Verb

lower in value by increasing the base-metal content
make an alloy of
To mix or combine; often used of metals.
To reduce the purity of by mixing with a less valuable substance.
To impair or debase by mixture.

Origin / Etymology

From Anglo-Norman alai, from Old French aloi, from aloiier, from Latin alligō.

Synonyms

admixture, alloy, debase, metal

Scrabble Score: 8

alloy is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
alloy is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
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Words With Friends Score: 9

alloy is a valid Words With Friends word