Quick definitions from WordNet (alloy)
▸ noun: 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")
▸ noun: the state of impairing the quality or reducing the value of something
▸ verb: make an alloy of
▸ verb: lower in value by increasing the base-metal content
▸ Also see alloy
▸ noun: 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")
▸ noun: the state of impairing the quality or reducing the value of something
▸ verb: make an alloy of
▸ verb: lower in value by increasing the base-metal content
▸ Also see alloy