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oroide

/ˈɔː.rəʊ.aɪd/

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noun

C2formalcommontechnical/ˈɔː.rəʊ.aɪd/

A noun referring to an alloy composed of copper, tin, and zinc, typically used as a substitute for gold in inexpensive jewelry and decorative items.

  • 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее сплав из меди, олова и цинка, обычно используемый в качестве заменителя золота в недорогих украшениях и декоративных изделиях.
  1. Imitation gold alloy C2 formal

    An alloy of copper, tin, and zinc, used to imitate gold in jewelry and decorative items.

    • The antique brooch was made of oroide, not real gold.
    • Oroide was popular in the 19th century for costume jewelry.
    • The craftsman used oroide to create an affordable gold-like finish.

    🇷🇺Сплав, имитирующий золото

    Synonyms: pinchbeck