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- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
pronunciation: |
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loI
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definition 1: |
a combined form of two or more metals, or of a metal with a nonmetal, sometimes using an inferior ingredient with a more costly one.
Brass is an alloy of zinc and copper.- synonyms:
- amalgam, composite
- similar words:
- combination, composition, compound, hybrid, mix, mixture
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definition 2: |
the relative degree of purity of a metal; fineness.
- synonyms:
- fineness
- similar words:
- grade, karat, quality, standard, temper
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definition 3: |
something added that lowers quality or value.
- synonyms:
- adulterant, contaminant, impurity
- similar words:
- pollutant
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related words: |
amalgam, compound |
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
pronunciation: |
loI
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ae
loI
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inflections: |
alloys, alloying, alloyed |
definition 1: |
to mix (metals with other metals or with nonmetals) to form an alloy.
- synonyms:
- amalgamate, fuse, mix
- similar words:
- blend, combine, interfuse, synthesize
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definition 2: |
to degrade the purity of by the addition of some element; adulterate.
A wave of sadness came over him, which alloyed his sense of triumph.- synonyms:
- adulterate, degrade
- similar words:
- cheapen, debase, downgrade, impair, pollute, vitiate
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related words: |
amalgamate, buff, temper |
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derivation: |
alloyed (adj.) |
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