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Alloy vs Unalloyed - What's the difference?

alloy | unalloyed |

As a noun alloy

is a metal that is a combination of two or more elements, at least one of which is a metal.

As a verb alloy

is to mix or combine; often used of metals.

As an adjective unalloyed is

(of metal) Not alloyed; not in mixture with other metals; pure.

alloy

English

Etymology 1

From (etyl) alai, from (etyl) aloi, from aloiier.

Noun

(en noun)
  • A metal that is a combination of two or more elements, at least one of which is a metal.
  • An admixture; something added which stains, taints etc.
  • *, II.20:
    • Metrodorus said that in sadnesse there is some aloy of pleasure.
    Derived terms
    * superalloy

    Etymology 2

    From (etyl) .

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To mix or combine; often used of metals.
  • To reduce the purity of by mixing with a less valuable substance.
    • to alloy gold with silver or copper, or silver with copper
  • (figurative) To impair or debase by mixture.
    • to alloy pleasure with misfortunes

    See also

    * (wikipedia "alloy") *

    Anagrams

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    unalloyed

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (of metal) Not alloyed; not in mixture with other metals; pure.
  • Complete]] and unreserved; pure; unadulterated; not restricted, modified, or [[qualify, qualified by reservations.
    • unalloyed blessings
    unalloyed happiness