solid solution vs alloy

solid solution and alloy both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
solid solution	Yes	No	No	No
alloy	Yes	No	Yes	No

solid solution (noun)	alloy (noun)
a homogeneous solid that can exist over a range of component chemicals; a constituent of alloys that is formed when atoms of an element are incorporated into the crystals of a metal	the state of impairing the quality or reducing the value of something
	a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten

solid solution (verb)	alloy (verb)
	lower in value by increasing the base-metal content
	make an alloy of