
Meaning of OROIDE
| Pronunciation: | | 'owrowid
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WordNet Dictionary |
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[n] alloy of copper and tin and zinc; used in imitation gold jewelry |
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OROIDE is a 6 letter word that starts with O. |
| | Synonyms: | | oreide |
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| | See Also: | | alloy, metal | |
Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \O"roide\, n. [F. or gold (L. aurum) + Gr. ? form.]
An alloy, chiefly of copper and zinc or tin, resembling gold
in color and brilliancy. [Written also {oreide}.]
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