electrum

noun

elec·​trum i-ˈlek-trəm How to pronounce electrum (audio)
: a natural pale yellow alloy of gold and silver

Examples of electrum in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Lydians already had been extracting a mixture of metals called electrum from the Pactolus River for use in coins. Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 20 Mar. 2022

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin — more at electric

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of electrum was in the 14th century

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“Electrum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electrum. Accessed 22 Sep. 2023.

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electrum

noun
elec·​trum i-ˈlek-trəm How to pronounce electrum (audio)
: a natural pale yellow alloy of gold and silver

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