auric

[ awr-ik ]

adjective

, Chemistry.

1. of or containing gold in the trivalent state.

auric

¹

/ ˈɔːrɪk /

adjective

1. of or containing gold in the trivalent state

Auric

²

/ ɔrik /

noun

1. AuricGeorges18991983MFrenchMUSIC: composer Georges (ʒɔrʒ). 1899–1983, French composer; one of les Six. His works include ballet and film music

Word History and Origins

Origin of auric¹

1830–40; < Latin aur ( um ) gold + -ic

Word History and Origins

Origin of auric¹

C19: from Latin aurum gold

Example Sentences

In their view, without an auric anchor, bureaucrats and politicians will find sneaky ways to reduce the value of the dollar in your pocket.

From Washington Post

I’m not bereft because he passed before I, personally, could be in the presence of his auric poetic lineage.

From Time

A combination of auric acid with a base; as, aurate or potassium.

From Project Gutenberg

It begins to decompose into gold and chlorine at 185�, the decomposition being complete at 230�; water decomposes it into gold and auric chloride.

From Project Gutenberg

Her subtly auric tuxedos and top hats came on in the dress rehearsal to an awed silence, and Bennett apologised.

From The Guardian