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.