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Webster 1913 Edition


Similor

Sim′i-lor

,
Noun.
[F., fr. L.
similus
similar + F.
or
gold, L.
aurum
. Cf.
Semilor
.]
An alloy of copper and zinc, resembling brass, but of a golden color.
Ure.

Webster 1828 Edition


Similor

SIM'ILOR

,
Noun.
A name given to an alloy of red copper and zinc, made in the best proportions to imitate silver and gold.

Definition 2024


similor

similor

English

Noun

similor (uncountable)

  1. An alloy of copper and zinc, resembling brass, but of a golden colour.
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Latin

Verb

similor

  1. first-person singular present passive indicative of similō