alloy

Meanings

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"
• 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

Synonyms

admixture, debase, metal