noun, verb
noun [C,U] a metal that is formed by mixing two types of metal together, or by mixing metal with another substance:
Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc. * alloy steel
verb [VN] ~ sth (with sth) (technical) to mix one metal with another, especially one of lower value
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