oroide
ˈɔːrɔɪd
Definition

Definition of oroide - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
materialsTECH.copper, tin, and zinc alloy for jewelryTECH.
  • Oroide was popular in vintage jewelry designs.
alloy brass metal
2.
imitation goldTECH.alloy resembling gold used in inexpensive jewelryTECH.
  • The necklace was made of oroide, giving it a shiny, gold-like appearance..
gold-colored
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  • oroide: alloy resembling gold used in inexpensive jewelry
    alloy resembling gold used in inexpensive jewelry

Origin of oroide

Greek, oros (mountain) + eidos (form)

Examples of oroide in a sentence

  • Collectors often seek out oroide pieces for their uniqueness.
  • She wore a ring made of oroide for the party.
  • The brooch looked expensive but was actually oroide.

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  1. French:oroïde, or faux, ...
  2. German:Oroid, ...
  3. Italian:oroide, oro falso, ...
  4. Spanish:oroide, oro falso, ...
  5. Portuguese:oroide, ...
  6. Chinese:仿金, 假金, ...
  7. Japanese:オロイド, 金色合金, ...
  8. Arabic:سَبِيكَة أُورُويد, أُورُوَايْد, ...
  9. Hebrew:אוֹרוֹאִיד, חִקּוּי זָהָב, ...
  10. Russian:ювелирный сплав, золотоподобный сплав, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ороїд, золота імітація, ...
  12. Hindi:ओरोइड, सोने जैसी मिश्र धातु, ...

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