alloy
- n 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 - n the state of impairing the quality or reducing the value of something
- v lower in value by increasing the base-metal content
- v make an alloy of
alloy cast iron
- n cast iron containing alloying elements (usually nickel or chromium or copper or molybdenum) to increase the strength or facilitate heat treatment