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alloying Meaning & Definition

What Does Alloying Mean?

Alloying is used as a verb meaning present participle and gerund of alloy.

Alloying Definition (Verb)

  1. present participle and gerund of alloy

Verb

  1. To mix or combine; often used of metals.
  2. To reduce the purity of by mixing with a less valuable substance.

    to alloy gold with silver or copper, or silver with copper

  3. To impair or debase by mixture.

    to alloy pleasure with misfortunes

Synonyms of Alloying

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Alloying in a Sentence

to alloy gold with silver or copper, or silver with copper

to alloy pleasure with misfortunes

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