A metal that is a combination of two or more elements, at least one of which is a metal. / (archaic) A metal of lesser value, mixed with a metal of greater value.

To mix or combine; often used of metals. / To reduce the purity of by mixing with a less valuable substance. / (figuratively) To impair or debase by mixture.

mixed.

simple past tense and past participle of alloy

plural of alloy

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of alloy

present participle of alloy

An alloy, especially one of iron or cerium, that emits sparks when scratched or struck.

Any solid solution of magnesium with aluminium, zinc, manganese, silicon, zirconium etc that has a low specific gravity and is used in aircraft manufacture, etc.

An element that is used to make up an alloy.