the state of impairing the quality or reducing the value of something n
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n a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten n the state of impairing the quality or reducing the value of something v lower in value by increasing the base-metal content v make an alloy of
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impairing the strength and vitality
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make (alcohol) unfit for drinking without impairing usefulness for other purposes
