UNALLOYED

unalloyed

(adjective) free from admixture; “unalloyed metal”; “unalloyed pleasure”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

unalloyed (comparative more unalloyed, superlative most unalloyed)

(of metal) Not alloyed; not in mixture with other metals; pure.

Complete and unreserved; pure; unadulterated; not restricted, modified, or qualified by reservations.

Source: Wiktionary


Un`al*loyed", a.

Definition: Not alloyed; not reduced by foreign admixture; unmixed; unqualified; pure; as, unalloyed metals; unalloyed happiness. I enjoyed unalloyed satisfaction in his company. Mitford.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.

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