auric

/'ɔ:rik/

Thân thiện

The chemist examined the auric compound under the light.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Of or relating to gold: Pertaining to the element gold (Au) in a general sense.
   • Containing gold in a compound: Specifically, describing a chemical compound where gold is present, typically in its +3 oxidation state (auric gold).

Usage

• The term "auric" is primarily used in scientific contexts, especially in chemistry and geology. It is a technical adjective and is not commonly used in everyday conversation.
• It is used to describe substances, properties, or compounds related to gold.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • The geologist identified an auric deposit in the rock sample. (The geologist identified a gold-containing deposit in the rock sample.)
  • Auric chloride (AuCl₃) is a common compound used in gold plating. (Auric chloride is a common compound used in gold plating.)

Advanced Usage

• "Auric state": Refers to the trivalent state of gold (Au³⁺) in chemistry.
  • Gold in the auric state is more reactive than in its metallic form.
• "Auric oxide": A specific compound of gold (Au₂O₃).
  • Auric oxide can be prepared under specific laboratory conditions.

Variants and Related Words

• Aurous (adj): Pertaining to gold in its +1 oxidation state (monovalent gold).
  • Aurous compounds are less common than auric ones.
• Auriferous (adj): Gold-bearing; containing or yielding gold.
  • The river was known for its auriferous sands.

Synonyms

• Auriferous: Gold-bearing (more common in geological contexts).
• Golden: Made of or resembling gold (more general and common, but not a precise chemical synonym).

Antonyms

• Non-metallic: Not containing or relating to metals.
• Aurous: Specifically refers to the +1 oxidation state of gold, which is chemically distinct from the +3 "auric" state.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. of or relating to or containing or derived from gold

Từ đồng nghĩa

• aurous