octoalloy

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Etymology

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

Noun

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octoalloy (uncountable)

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