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alloy
Ⅰ alloy /ˈæl.ɔɪ/ noun [C or U] ► F0 a metal that is made by mixing two or more metals, or a metal and another substance: » Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc.» alloy wheelsThesaurus+: ↑Metals and metalworking , ↑Chemical elements
Ⅱ alloy /əˈlɔɪ/ verb [T] LITERARY ↑Verb Endings for alloy ► F0 to spoil something or reduce it in value: » My pleasure in receiving the letter was somewhat alloyed by its contents.Thesaurus+: ↑Damaging and spoiling , ↑Destroying and demolishing |