alloxan (aloksan)

[ acid and a base. When we wish to alloy three or more metals, we often experience difficulties, either because one of the metals is more oxidisable, or denser, or more fusible than the others, or because there is no direct affinity between two of the metals. Ure, Dict., I. 92. 2. To reduce to a desired standard or quality by mixing with a le valuable metal: as, to alloy gold or silver with copper.-3. Figuratively, to debase or reduce in character or condition by alloy admixture; impair by the intrusion of a base or alien element; contaminate; modify: as, external prosperity alloyed by domestic trials. But to alloy much of this [rejoicing), the French fleete rides in our Channell, ours not daring to interpose. Evelyn, Diary, June 24, 1690. II. in trans. To enter into combination, as one metal with another. One metal does not alloy indifferently with every other metal, but is governed in this respect by peculiar affinities, Formerly written allay . Ure, Dict., I. 91. 18 parts of alloy . 31. Standard; quality; finene . Ure , Dict., I. 96. Formerly written allay . D'Arcetz's, Newton's, Rose's fusible alloy of bismuth. See metal. - Wood's fusible alloy, an alloy composed of 15 parts of bismuth, 8 of lead, 4 of tin, 3 of cadmium. It has a brilliant luster, which does not tar nish readily, and melts between 150° and 160° F. Work shop Receipts.