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Added 9 October 2026

alloy

/ˈæ.lɔɪ/ noun

Latin root: alligō Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about alloy at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

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
The state of impairing the quality or reducing the value of something.

verb

Lower in value by increasing the base-metal content.
Make an alloy of.

Origin

Borrowed from Middle French alloy, aloy, from Old French aloi, from aloiier, from Latin alligō.

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