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backing
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noun
the act of providing approval and support
his vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives
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noun
something forming a back that is added for strengthening
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noun
(= support)
financial resources provided to make some project possible
the foundation provided support for the experiment
alloy
Noun
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An alloy is made by mixing one metal with another metal or a metalloid.
is an alloy made by mixing iron and carbon together.
alloy
Verb
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To alloy means to mix metals together to make an alloy.
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To alloy ideas means to combine them together.
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To alloy means to mix an item with something else that makes it less pure and not as valuable.