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oreide

/ˈɔː.raɪd/

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noun

/ˈɔː.raɪd/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее сплав из меди, олова и цинка, обычно используемый для имитации золота в ювелирных изделиях.

A noun referring to an alloy composed of copper, tin, and zinc, typically used to imitate gold in jewelry.

  1. Imitation gold alloyC2formal

    A metallic alloy composed primarily of copper, tin, and zinc, used as a substitute for gold in costume jewelry and decorative items.

    ruСплав, имитирующий золото

    • The antique brooch was made of oreide, not real gold.
    • Oreide was popular in the 19th century for affordable jewelry.
    • The craftsman used oreide to create a golden finish on the sculpture.

    Synonymsoroide