alloy

Noun

1. (countable, uncountable) A metal that is a combination of two or more elements, at least one of which is a metal, a base metal.
2. (archaic, countable, uncountable) A metal of lesser value, mixed with a metal of greater value.
3. (countable, uncountable) An admixture; something added which stains, taints etc.
4. (countable, figuratively, uncountable) Fusion, marriage, combination.

Verb

1. To mix or combine; often used of metals.
2. To reduce the purity of by mixing with a less valuable substance.
3. (figuratively) To impair or debase by mixture.

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈæ.lɔɪ/

Etymology

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

Synonyms

compound

admixture

mixture

debase

mix

metal

🤘

temper

blend

bronze

amalgam

downgrade

infusion

interconnect

intermixture

join

liaise

pewter

rafting

worsen

alligate

affixation

Wood’s alloy

Wood’s metal

aluminum-silicon alloy

composition metal

silumin

compound metal

alpax

alusil alloy

alar alloy

addition

chromet

adulteration

aggrandisement

aggrandizement

augmentation

cermet

composition

connect

dash

💨

dope

Translations

alliage

Legierung

aleación

legering

liga

lega

alaşım

halita

κράμα

stop

legieren

aliatge

سبيكة

κράμα ˈkrama

alliage