aurous
adj/ˈɔːɹəs/
Etymology From auro- + -ous.
1
Relating to gold.
- "It's gold." "It is golden." "It's definitely gold!" That golden color was where it all began. The aurous contents of that box marked the start of a golden time. "That's... my gift to you."2017, SAGA PLANETS, Kinkoi: Golden Loveriche:
2
Containing gold.
3
Chemistry, Inorganic chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Containing univalent gold.
- Derived terms
- aurous iodide, aurous oxide, sodioaurous
- Related terms
- auric