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词汇 electrum
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Definition of electrum in English:

electrum

noun ɪˈlɛktrəməˈlɛktrəm
mass noun

  • A natural or artificial alloy of gold with at least 20 per cent of silver, used for jewellery, especially in ancient times.

    （尤指古人用的天然或人造的）金银合金

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Gold content of naturally occurring electrum in modern Western Anatolia ranges from 70% to 90%.
    • Numismatists firmly believe that the first coins were made of electrum, a naturally-occurring alloy mostly of gold and silver, with traces of other metals.

Origin

Late Middle English: via Latin from Greek ēlektron 'amber, electrum'.

Definition of electrum in US English:

electrum

nounəˈlɛktrəməˈlektrəm

  • A natural or artificial alloy of gold with at least 20 percent silver, used for jewelry, especially in ancient times.

    （尤指古人用的天然或人造的）金银合金

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Numismatists firmly believe that the first coins were made of electrum, a naturally-occurring alloy mostly of gold and silver, with traces of other metals.
    • Gold content of naturally occurring electrum in modern Western Anatolia ranges from 70% to 90%.

Origin

Late Middle English: via Latin from Greek ēlektron ‘amber, electrum’.
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