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View synonyms for aurous

aurous

[ awr-uhs ]

adjective

  1. Chemistry. of or containing gold in the univalent state.
  2. of or containing gold.

aurous

/ ˈɔːrəs /

adjective

  1. of or containing gold, esp in the monovalent state
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Word History and Origins

Origin of aurous1

First recorded in 1860–65; aur- 1 + -ous
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Word History and Origins

Origin of aurous1

C19: apparently from French aureux, from Late Latin aurōsus gold-coloured, from Latin aurum gold
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Example Sentences

Formed by treating the aurous chloride with strong potassium hydrate.

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