ALLOY SOMETHING WITH SOMETHING

alloy something with something: translation

alloy something with something

1. Lit. to combine one molten metal into another molten metal. •

Is it possible to alloy copper with nickel?

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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.

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Her courage has been alloyed with wisdom.