alloyed

Definitions of alloyed
  1. adjective
    (used of metals) blended to obtain a desired property
    synonyms:
    blended
    combined or mixed together so that the constituent parts are indistinguishable
  2. adjective
    (used of metals) debased by mixture with an inferior element
    synonyms:
    impure
    combined with extraneous elements
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