ALLOY


Meaning of ALLOY in English

I . n.

1.

Combination ( of metals ), metallic compound, amalgam ( in case mercury is one metal ), ~age.

2.

Baser metal ( mixed with finer ).

3.

Baser element or ingredient ( in anything ), admixture, adulteration, deterioration, diminution, decrement, drawback, depreciation, impairment, debasement, detraction, disparagement.

II . v. a.

1.

Admix ( a metal with a baser ), reduce the value, debase.

2.

Admix, deteriorate, etc. See preceding noun.

Soule. Dictionary of English synonyms.      Словарь английских синонимов.