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Answer for the clue "Alloy of copper and tin and zinc ", 6 letters:
oroide

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The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Oroide \O"roide\, n. [F. or gold (L. aurum) + Gr. e'i^dos form.] An alloy, chiefly of copper and zinc or tin, resembling gold in color and brilliancy. [Written also oreide .]

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Oroide is an alloy of the metals copper and zinc, or copper and tin, often employed inexpensively for decorative purposes where a gold-colored metal is desirable. Oroide may refer to: Brass , an alloy of copper and zinc that has a bright gold-like appearance ...

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. alloy of copper and tin and zinc; used in imitation gold jewelry [syn: oreide ]