nounπShareA metal that is a combination of two or more elements, at least one of which is a metal."Stainless steel, known for its resistance to rust, is actually a group of alloys containing iron, chromium, and other elements. "materialcompoundchemistryelementscienceindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA metal of lesser value, mixed with a metal of greater value."gold without alloy"materialsubstancechemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn admixture; something added which stains, taints etc."The small lie I told my friend was an alloy that tainted our otherwise honest relationship. "materialsubstancechemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareFusion, marriage, combination."Stainless steel is strong and rust-resistant because it's made from alloys of iron, chromium, and other metals. "materialcompoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo mix or combine; often used of metals."The blacksmith alloys iron with carbon to create stronger steel. "materialchemistryindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo reduce the purity of by mixing with a less valuable substance."to alloy gold with silver or copper, or silver with copper"materialsubstancechemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo impair or debase by mixture."to alloy pleasure with misfortunes"materialsubstancechemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
