deauration
nounEtymology From de- + Latin aurum (“gold”) + -ation.
1
Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences The removal of gold from an organogold compound.
2
Obsolete The act of gilding.
- Derived terms
- protodeauration
noun — 2 senses
Etymology From de- + Latin aurum (“gold”) + -ation.
Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences The removal of gold from an organogold compound.
Obsolete The act of gilding.
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