octoalloy

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Etymology

From octo- +‎ alloy; coined by N. K. Bhattasali.

Noun

octoalloy (uncountable)

An alloy of eight metals (gold, silver, copper, lead, zinc, tin, iron, and antimony or mercury), formerly used in India for making idols.

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