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electrum

/ɪˈlɛk.trəm/

Translations

electrumnoun

The ancient coin was made of electrum.

Древняя монета была сделана из электрума.

Synonyms

gold–silver alloy

native gold-silver alloy

natural alloy of gold and silver

aurum-argentum alloy

electrum alloy

electrumadjective

/ɪˈlɛk.trəm/

Used attributively to describe items made of electrum or having its characteristic colour.

Synonyms

electrumnoun

A natural alloy of gold and silver, often with trace amounts of copper and other metals, used in ancient times for coinage and jewelry.

The ancient coin was made of electrum, giving it a unique luster and historical value.

A pale yellowish-gold colour resembling that of the natural alloy.

The invitation was printed on paper of a subtle electrum hue.

electrumadjective

Made of electrum or having its pale gold colour.

An electrum bowl sat at the centre of the display case.