"acolite" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Originally a proprietary name. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} acolite (uncountable)
  1. (dated, genericized trademark) A tin-antimony-zinc alloy used in dentistry. Tags: dated, uncountable
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