Aurin vs. Gold
Aurinnoun
(organic chemistry) A red colouring matter derived from phenol. Used as an indicator.
Goldnoun
(uncountable) A heavy yellow elemental metal of great value, with atomic number 79 and symbol Au.
Aurinnoun
A red coloring matter derived from phenol; - called also, in commerce, yellow corallin.
Goldnoun
A coin or coinage made of this material, or supposedly so.
Aurin
Aurin (C.I. 43800), sometimes named rosolic acid or corallin is an organic compound, forming yellowish or deep-red crystals with greenish metallic luster. It is practically insoluble in water, freely soluble in alcohol.
Goldnoun
(countable) A bright yellow colour, resembling the metal gold.
Goldnoun
(countable) The bullseye of an archery target.
Goldnoun
(countable) A gold medal.
âFrance has won three golds and five silvers.â;
Goldnoun
(figuratively) Anything or anyone that is very valuable.
Goldnoun
A grill jewellery worn on front teeth made of gold.
Goldnoun
Miscellaneous unit of currency in fantasy genre.
Goldadjective
Made of gold.
Goldadjective
Having the colour of gold.
Goldadjective
(of commercial services) Premium, superior.
Goldadjective
In a finished state, ready for manufacturing.
Goldverb
To pyrolyze or burn food until the color begins to change to a light brown, but not as dark as browning
Goldadverb
of or referring to a gold version of something
Goldnoun
An old English name of some yellow flower, - the marigold (Calendula), according to Dr. Prior, but in Chaucer perhaps the turnsole.
Goldnoun
A metallic element of atomic number 79, constituting the most precious metal used as a common commercial medium of exchange. It has a characteristic yellow color, is one of the heaviest substances known (specific gravity 19.32), is soft, and very malleable and ductile. It is quite unalterable by heat (melting point 1064.4° C), moisture, and most corrosive agents, and therefore well suited for its use in coin and jewelry. Symbol Au (Aurum). Atomic weight 196.97.
Goldnoun
Money; riches; wealth.
âFor me, the gold of France did not seduce.â;
Goldnoun
A yellow color, like that of the metal; as, a flower tipped with gold.
Goldnoun
Figuratively, something precious or pure; as, hearts of gold.
Goldnoun
coins made of gold
Goldnoun
a deep yellow color;
âan amber light illuminated the roomâ; âhe admired the gold of her hairâ;
Goldnoun
a soft yellow malleable ductile (trivalent and univalent) metallic element; occurs mainly as nuggets in rocks and alluvial deposits; does not react with most chemicals but is attacked by chlorine and aqua regia
Goldnoun
great wealth;
âWhilst that for which all virtue now is sold, and almost every vice--almighty goldâ;
Goldnoun
something likened to the metal in brightness or preciousness or superiority etc.;
âthe child was as good as goldâ; âshe has a heart of goldâ;
Goldadjective
made from or covered with gold;
âgold coinsâ; âthe gold dome of the Capitolâ; âthe golden calfâ; âgilded iconsâ;
Goldadjective
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold;
âlong aureate (or golden) hairâ; âa gold carpetâ;
Goldnoun
a yellow precious metal, the chemical element of atomic number 79, used especially in jewellery and decoration and to guarantee the value of currencies.
âgold earringsâ;
Goldnoun
an alloy of gold
â9-carat goldâ;
Goldnoun
a deep lustrous yellow or yellow-brown colour
âher eyes were light green and flecked with goldâ;
Goldnoun
coins or other articles made of gold
âher ankles and wrists were glinting with goldâ;
Goldnoun
money in large sums; wealth
âhe proved to be a rabid seeker for gold and powerâ;
Goldnoun
something considered to be precious, beautiful, or of the most superior quality
âthey scout continents in search of the new green goldâ;
Goldnoun
short for gold medal
âshe claimed she was robbed of a goldâ;
Goldnoun
the bullseye of an archery target.
Gold
Gold is a chemical element with the symbol Au (from Latin: aurum) and atomic number 79, making it one of the higher atomic number elements that occur naturally. In a pure form, it is a bright, slightly reddish yellow, dense, soft, malleable, and ductile metal.
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