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octoalloy

noun

Etymology

From octo- + alloy; coined by N. K. Bhattasali.

  1. derived from alligare
  2. derived from allier
  3. derived from allayer
  4. inherited from alayen
  5. prefixed as octoalloy — “octo + alloy”

Definitions

  1. An alloy of eight metals (gold, silver, copper, lead, zinc, tin, iron, and antimony or…

    An alloy of eight metals (gold, silver, copper, lead, zinc, tin, iron, and antimony or mercury), formerly used in India for making idols.

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