noun🔗ShareA metal that is a combination of two or more elements, at least one of which is a metal."The bicycle frame is made of a strong aluminum alloy. "materialchemistrysubstancecompoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA metal of lesser value, mixed with a metal of greater value."gold without alloy"materialcompoundchemistryindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn admixture; something added which stains, taints etc."The cheap paint contained an alloy of questionable chemicals, which stained the walls a disturbing shade of purple. "materialsubstancechemistrycompoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFusion, marriage, combination."The alloy of different viewpoints within the group led to a successful solution. "materialchemistrycompoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo mix or combine; often used of metals."The chef alloyed the copper and zinc to create a new type of cooking utensil. "materialchemistrycompoundsubstancetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo reduce the purity of by mixing with a less valuable substance."to alloy gold with silver or copper, or silver with copper"materialsubstancechemistryvalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo impair or debase by mixture."to alloy pleasure with misfortunes"qualityvalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading