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Definitions 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
    Example: "Brass is an alloy of zinc and copper"
  • noun:   the state of impairing the quality or reducing the value of something
  • verb:   make an alloy of
  • verb:   lower in value by increasing the base-metal content



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