alloy (
http://definr.com/alloy)
n 1: 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" [syn:
metal]
2: the state of impairing the quality or reducing the value of
something [syn:
admixture]
v 1: lower in value by increasing the base-metal content; of
metals [syn:
debase]
2: make an alloy of (metals)