octoalloy

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What does octoalloy mean?

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

Where does octoalloy come from?

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

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