deauration

noun — 2 senses

deauration

noun

Etymology 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

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