A metal made by combining two or more elements.

• At least one component is a metal.
• Designed to improve properties like strength or corrosion resistance.

An admixture that reduces purity or excellence.

• A base metal added to a precious metal.
• Figuratively, a quality that taints or dulls something.

To mix metals to create an alloy.

• To combine elements to modify material properties.

To reduce the purity or value by mixing.

• To impair or moderate a feeling or quality.