What is it called when you mix two metals together ?

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Alloy: Alloy is a homogenous mixture of two or more metals.
The resulting alloy has different and improved properties from the constituent metals.
Example: Stainless steel is an alloy of iron, chromium, and nickel.
Properties of steel:
Enhanced corrosion resistance.
Increased hardenability.
Superior strength and hardness.

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