1. Plural of electrum; a naturally occurring or artificially made alloy of gold and silver.
Usage: Often used in historical or numismatic contexts.; Can refer to ancient coins made from this alloy.

Examples

• Ancient Greek electrums were among the earliest coins used in commerce.
• The museum displayed several electrums from the Lydian period.
• Electrums naturally occur in certain ore deposits where gold and silver are found together.
• Jewelers sometimes create modern electrums to achieve a specific color and durability.
• The pale yellow hue of electrums made them distinctive in ancient trade.