Definition: the state of impairing the quality or reducing the value of something
Similar words: impureness, impurity
Definition: the condition of being impure
Definition: a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten
Usage: brass is an alloy of zinc and copper
Similar words: mixture
Definition: (chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)
Synonyms: alloy
Definition: make an alloy of
Similar words: conflate, mix, meld, merge, immix, fuse, flux, coalesce, combine, commingle, blend
Definition: mix together different elements
Usage: The colors blend well
Definition: lower in value by increasing the base-metal content
Similar words: devalue
Definition: lower the value or quality of
Usage: The tear devalues the painting