noun
- a metal made by combining two or more metallic elements
verb
- to mix metals together to form an alloy
- to reduce the purity or value of something by mixing it with something inferior
Usage: formal
Examples
- Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin.
- Steel is an alloy that contains iron and carbon.
- The jeweler used a gold alloy to make the ring more durable.
- They alloy copper with zinc to create brass.
- The manufacturer alloys aluminum with other metals for strength.
- His good intentions were alloyed with selfish motives.
- The pure joy of victory was alloyed by the injury to their star player.