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Webster 1913 Edition

Aurous

Au′rous

,
Adj.
1.
Containing gold.
2.
(Chem.)
Pertaining to, or derived from, gold; – said of those compounds of gold in which this element has its lower valence;
as,
aurous
oxide
.

Definition 2024

aurous

aurous

English

Adjective

aurous ‎(comparative more aurous, superlative most aurous)

  1. Relating to gold.
  2. Containing gold.
  3. (inorganic chemistry) Containing univalent gold.

Derived terms

  • aurous iodide
  • aurous oxide
  • sodioaurous

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