alloyed

al·loy  (loi, -loi)

n.

1. A homogeneous mixture or solid solution of two or more metals, the atoms of one replacing or occupying interstitial positions between the atoms of the other: Brass is an alloy of zinc and copper.

2. A mixture; an amalgam: "Television news has . . . always been an alloy of journalism and show business" (Bill Moyers).

3. The relative degree of mixture with a base metal; fineness.

4. Something added that lowers value or purity.

tr.v. (-loi, loi) al·loyed, al·loy·ing, al·loys

1. To combine (metals) to form an alloy.

2. To combine; mix: idealism that was alloyed with political skill.

3. To debase by the addition of an inferior element.

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[Alteration (influenced by French aloi) of obsolete allay, from Middle English alay, from Old North French allai, from allayer, to alloy, from Latin alligre, to bind : ad-, ad- + ligre, to bind; see leig- in Indo-European roots.]

Thesaurus

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