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Määritelmät

Substantiivi

1. A metal that is a combination of two or more elements, at least one of which is a metal, a base metal.
2. (archaic) A metal of lesser value, mixed with a metal of greater value.
3. An admixture; something added which stains, taints etc.
4. (figurative) Fusion, marriage, combination.

Verbi

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