aurous (Meaning)
Wordnet
aurous (a)
of or relating to or containing or derived from gold
Webster
aurous (a.)
Containing gold.
Pertaining to, or derived from, gold; -- said of those compounds of gold in which this element has its lower valence; as, aurous oxide.
Synonyms & Antonyms of aurous
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aurous Sentence Examples
- The aurous acid, a weak acid, exhibited a pale yellow hue.
- Aurous halides, like aurous chloride, are photosensitive compounds.
- The aurous ion, Au(I), is commonly found in inorganic chemistry.
- Aurous salts, such as aurous bromide, are typically insoluble in water.
- The aurous nitride compound shows a marked stability at elevated temperatures.
- Aurous sulfide, a black-brown solid, finds application as a semiconductor material.
- Aurous phosphide displays a distinctive orthorhombic crystal structure.
- Aurous compounds are often employed in the synthesis of gold nanoparticles.
- The aurous form of gold is less stable than its metallic counterpart.
- Aurous ions exhibit a unique reactivity that makes them valuable for various chemical processes.
FAQs About the word aurous
of or relating to or containing or derived from goldContaining gold., Pertaining to, or derived from, gold; -- said of those compounds of gold in which this ele
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The aurous acid, a weak acid, exhibited a pale yellow hue.
Aurous halides, like aurous chloride, are photosensitive compounds.
The aurous ion, Au(I), is commonly found in inorganic chemistry.
Aurous salts, such as aurous bromide, are typically insoluble in water.
