Al*lox"an (&?;), n. [Allantoin + oxalic, as containing the elements of allantion and oxalic acid.] (Chem.) An oxidation product of uric acid. It is of a pale reddish color, readily soluble in water or alcohol.
Al*lox"a*nate (&?;), n. (Chem.) A combination of alloxanic acid and a base or base or positive radical.
Al`lox*an"ic (&?;), a. (Chem.) Of or pertaining to alloxan; -- applied to an acid obtained by the action of soluble alkalies on alloxan.
Al`lox*an"tin (&?;), n. (Chem.) A substance produced by acting upon uric with warm and very dilute nitric acid.
Al*loy", n. [OE. alai, OF. alei, F. aloyer, to alloy, alier to ally. See Alloy, v. t.] 1. Any combination or compound of metals fused together; a mixture of metals; for example, brass, which is an alloy of copper and zinc. But when mercury is one of the metals, the compound is called an amalgam.