alloy

Related to alloy: Aluminum alloy, Titanium alloy

alloy (something) with

1. Literally, to melt different metals together. Can I alloy this metal with copper?
2. By extension, to combine two things (typically two aspects or traits of someone or something). Ellen has been so successful because she alloyed her dedication with her natural talent.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

alloy something with something

 
1. Lit. to combine one molten metal into another molten metal. Is it possible to alloy copper with nickel? The copper has been alloyed \\ with nickel.
2. Fig. to combine one quality or attribute with another. She alloyed her courage with a helping of wisdom. Her courage has been alloyed with wisdom.
See also: alloy
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • alloy (something) with
  • alloy with
  • literally
  • not a brass farthing
  • not worth a brass farthing
  • be not worth a brass farthing
  • melt
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