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

Word History and Origins

Origin of aurous¹

First recorded in 1860–65; aur- ¹ + -ous

Word History and Origins

Origin of aurous¹

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

Example Sentences

Formed by treating the aurous chloride with strong potassium hydrate.

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