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The correct spelling is alloying.

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verb

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The correct spelling is alloying. To mix or combine; often used of metals. For example: "to alloy gold with silver or copper, or silver with copper"

Usage Examples

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

to alloy pleasure with misfortunes

Definition

verb

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

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