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Electrum

Definition:

Electrum is a naturally occurring alloy of gold and silver, usually consisting of approximately 20-30% silver. It has been used historically for making coins, jewelry, and decorative items.

Senses:

Sense 1 - Historical Alloy:

Electrum refers to an alloy of gold and silver that was commonly used during ancient times for coinage and other ornamental purposes.

Example usage: The archaeologists discovered a hoard of ancient electrum coins.

Sense 2 - Jewelry Material:

In modern contexts, electrum is occasionally used as a material for making jewelry due to its unique golden appearance resulting from the gold-silver combination.

Example usage: She wore a beautiful necklace made of electrum.

Sense 3 - Decorative Items:

Electrum can also be utilized in creating decorative items like sculptures, vases, or trinkets due to its aesthetic appeal.

Example usage: The museum displayed an ancient electrum vase from a civilization long gone.

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