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arsedine

noun
ar·​se·​dine | \ ˈärsəˌdēn, -dīn\
plural -s

Definition of arsedine

: an alloy of copper and zinc made into very thin sheets like gold leaf and used in decoration

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History and Etymology for arsedine

Middle English assady, assadyn, assaden

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