n.
1.a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten
2.the state of impairing the quality or reducing the value of something alloy v.
1.lower in value by increasing the base-metal content
2.make an alloy of
Idiom of the Day
take (someone) down a notch/peg or two
to reprimand or scold someone who is acting arrogant, to make someone less proud or sure of himself or herself
The manager took the secretary down a notch or two with his criticism of her work.
