auric
[ awr-ik ]
/ ˈɔr ɪk /
adjective Chemistry.
of or containing gold in the trivalent state.
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Origin of auric
1830–40; < Latin aur(um) gold + -ic
Words nearby auric
aureole, aureolin, aureomycin, aureus, auri-, auric, auricle, auricle atrialis, auricula, auricula atrii, auricular
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British Dictionary definitions for auric (1 of 2)
auric
/ (ˈɔːrɪk) /
adjective
of or containing gold in the trivalent state
Word Origin for auric
C19: from Latin aurum gold
British Dictionary definitions for auric (2 of 2)
Auric
/ (French ɔrik) /
noun
Georges (ʒɔrʒ). 1899–1983, French composer; one of les Six. His works include ballet and film music
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Medical definitions for auric
auric
[ ôr′ĭk ]
adj.
Of, relating to, derived from, or containing gold, especially with valence 3.
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