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English
Etymology
French, from Latin similus (“similar”) + French or (“gold”).
Noun
similor (uncountable)
- An alloy of copper and zinc, resembling brass, but of a golden colour;[1] " 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."[2]
References
- ^ 1839, Andrew Ure, A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures, and Mines
- ^ A Poetic Survey Round Birmingham/Ramble#cite note-24 (1800) by James Bisset
French
Pronunciation
Noun
similor m (uncountable)
- similor
Further reading
Latin
Verb
similor
- first-person singular present passive indicative of similō
Spanish
Noun
similor m (plural similores)
- similor
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