Definition of Similor

1. n. An alloy of copper and zinc, resembling brass, but of a golden color.

Definition of Similor

1. a yellow alloy [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Similor

similia
similia similibus curantur
similiar
similies
similimum
similise
similised
similises
similitude
similitudes
similitudinary
similize
similized
similizes
similizing
similor (current term)
similors
simioid
simious
simis
simitar
simitars
simkin
simkins
simlin
simlins
simmer
simmer down
simmered
simmering

Literary usage of Similor

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Mixed Metals, Or, Metallic Alloys: Or, Metallic Alloys by Arthur Horseman Hiorns (1901)
"Mannheim Gold, similor, Prince-s Metal.—The composition of this alloy varies considerably, as will be seen from the following analysis of three samples ..."

2. Mixed Metals: Or, Metallic Alloys by Arthur Horseman Hiorns (1890)
"Mannheim Gold, similor, Prince's Metal.—The composition of this alloy varies considerably, as will be seen from the following ..."

3. The Commercial Hand-book of Chemical Analysis; Or, Practical Instructions by Alphonse Normandy (1850)
"See German similor.—See Brass. SIZE.—See Glue. SMALT. AZURE BLUE. 1. Smalt is a blue glass, which is prepared by fusing ¡ with colourless glass, ..."

4. The Commercial Hand-book of Chemical Analysis, Or, Practical Instructions by Alphonse Normandy (1850)
"similor.—See Brass. SIZE.—See Glue. SMALT. AZURE BLUE. 1. Smalt is a blue glass, which is prepared by fusing ..."

5. A Practical Gudie for the Manufacture of Metallic Alloys by André Franccois Victor Guettier, A. A. Fesquet (1872)
"Tombac or similor. Copper 8. Tin . 0.5 Zinc 0.5 9.0 lied similor. Copper. ........ 5.5 Zinc 0.5 6.0 White similor. Arsenic 0.25 to 0.5 Copper 6.50 to 7 The ..."

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