definition of
alloy

[1] #1 alloy n. [metal] a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten; "brass is an alloy of zinc and copper". wn

[2] #2 alloy v. [debase] lower in value by increasing the base-metal content. wn

[3] #3 alloy n. [admixture] the state of impairing the quality or reducing the value of something. wn

[4] #4 alloy v. make an alloy of. wn