the state of impairing the quality or reducing the value of something Synonyms: admixture,
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" Synonyms: metal,
Verb
make an alloy of
lower in value by increasing the base-metal content Synonyms: debase,