auriferous (Meaning)
Wordnet
auriferous (s)
containing gold
Webster
auriferous (a.)
Gold-bearing; containing or producing gold.
Synonyms & Antonyms of auriferous
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auriferous Sentence Examples
- The discovery of auriferous veins along the riverbank ignited a gold rush that transformed the frontier town.
- Prospectors eagerly panned auriferous streams, searching for gleaming nuggets amidst the silt.
- The quartz rock was known for its rich auriferous content, promising a hefty yield to skilled miners.
- Smelters processed the auriferous ore, extracting the precious metal for use in jewelry and coinage.
- The weight of the auriferous gold bars served as a testament to the wealth and prosperity of the region.
- The auriferous deposits were often found in association with other minerals, making extraction a complex process.
- Geologists studied the auriferous formations, seeking to unlock the secrets of gold's geological origins.
- Placer gold, formed from the erosion of auriferous rock, offered a simpler and more accessible means of gold mining.
- The auriferous soil was carefully sifted and washed, revealing the elusive grains of gold.
- The auriferous belt stretched for hundreds of miles, attracting miners and fortune-seekers from far and wide.
FAQs About the word auriferous
containing goldGold-bearing; containing or producing gold.
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The discovery of auriferous veins along the riverbank ignited a gold rush that transformed the frontier town.
Prospectors eagerly panned auriferous streams, searching for gleaming nuggets amidst the silt.
The quartz rock was known for its rich auriferous content, promising a hefty yield to skilled miners.
Smelters processed the auriferous ore, extracting the precious metal for use in jewelry and coinage.
