What is another word for electrum?
Pronunciation: [ɪlˈɛktɹəm] (IPA) 
The word "electrum" refers to a naturally occurring alloy of gold and silver, which is commonly found in ancient artifacts such as coins, jewelry and decorative items. There are several synonyms for electrum, such as aurichalcum, which is a Latin term meaning "gold-copper" and was used in ancient times to describe similar alloys. Other synonyms include pale gold, white gold and green gold, although these terms are typically used to describe alloys that contain more gold than silver. Some less common synonyms for electrum include argyron, which is a Greek word for "silver-gold", and orestite, which is a term used by miners to describe gold-silver alloys found in the earth.
