auric
[awr-ik]
- of or containing gold in the trivalent state.
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Origin of auric
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Related Words for auric
gilt, halcyon, aureate, gilded, aurelian, auric, auriferous, aurous, blond, blonde, dusty, honeyed, straw, tan, tawny, wheat, caramel, flaxen, ochroidExamples from the Web for auric
Historical Examples of auric
Green powder, somewhat soluble in potassium hydrate solution, and readily decomposing into metallic gold and auric oxide.
Aur′ated, gold-coloured: compounded with auric acid; Aur′eate, gilded: golden.
Each mental state, or emotional manifestation, has its own particular shade or combination of shades of auric coloring.
Genuine Mediumship or The Invisible PowersBhakta Vishita
Under great emotional excitement the auric flames move around in swift circling whirlpools, or else swirl away from a centre.
Genuine Mediumship or The Invisible PowersBhakta Vishita
In some cases these thought forms survive in the auric body for some little time, and then gradually fade away.
The Human AuraSwami Panchadasi
auric
- of or containing gold in the trivalent state
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Word Origin for auric
C19: from Latin aurum gold
Auric
- Georges (ʒɔrʒ). 1899–1983, French composer; one of les Six. His works include ballet and film music
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auric
(ôr′ĭk)- Of, relating to, derived from, or containing gold, especially with valence 3.
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