Oroide
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈoʊɹəˌwaɪd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Oroide is a noun meaning (dated) An alloy of copper and zinc or tin that has a gold color, used in making inexpensive jewelry.
Meaning
(dated) An alloy of copper and zinc or tin that has a gold color, used in making inexpensive jewelry.
Example Sentences
James Williams testified before the coroner's jury, in the Lizey Thompson homicide, that the watch and other jewelry of the deceased were oroide, and not valuable.
Word Forms
- oroides
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include oreide, orichalc, orichalcum, pinchbeck, orichalch, occamy.
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