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Webster 1913 Edition


Oroide

O′roide

,
Noun.
[F.
or
gold (L.
aurum
) + Gr.
εἶδοσ
form.]
An alloy, chiefly of copper and zinc or tin, resembling gold in color and brilliancy.
[Written also
oreide
.]

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oroide

oroide

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Noun

oroide (plural oroides)

  1. An alloy of copper and zinc or tin that has a gold color. It is used in making inexpensive jewelry.