similor

English

Etymology

From French, from Latin similus (“similar”) + French or (“gold”).

Noun

similor (uncountable)

  1. An alloy of copper and zinc, resembling brass, but of a golden color.[1]

Derived terms

References

  1. ^ Andrew Ure (1839), A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures, and Mines‎[1], London: Longman, Orme, Browne, Green, & Longmans "[semilore] A species of Brass, formed by means of exposing Copper to Zink, in a state of evaporation by heat, which bears an excellent polish, and when finish'd has a great resemblance to gold." A Poetic Survey Round Birmingham (1800) by James Bisset

French

Pronunciation

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Noun

similor m (uncountable)

  1. similor

Further reading

Latin

Verb

similor

  1. first-person singular present passive indicative of similō

Spanish

Noun

similor m (plural similores)

  1. similor

Further reading

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