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Webster 1913 Edition


Auric

Au′ric

,
Adj.
[L.
aurum
gold.]
1.
Of or pertaining to gold.
2.
(Chem.)
Pertaining to, or derived from, gold; – said of those compounds of gold in which this element has its higher valence;
as,
auric
oxide;
auric
chloride.

Webster 1828 Edition


Auric

AU'RIC

,
Adj.
[from aurum, gold.] Pertaining to gold. The auric acid is a saturated combination of gold and oxygen.

Definition 2024


auric

auric

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auric (not comparable)

  1. (inorganic chemistry) Of or pertaining to trivalent gold.
  2. (obsolete) Of, or pertaining to the ear; aural
  3. Pertaining to an aura.
    • 1996, Cyndi Dale, New Chakra Healing
      Interestingly, it is easiest to read the physical aspects of this auric field when the subject is "heartily" exercising in or out of bed.

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