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aurous

[ˈɔːrəs]

aurous Definition

relating to or containing gold, especially with a valence of one.

Using aurous: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "aurous" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Aurous oxide is a yellow powder.

  • Example

    The aurous ion has a valency of one.

Origins of aurous

from Latin 'aurum', meaning 'gold'

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Summary: aurous in Brief

'Aurous' [ˈɔːrəs] is an adjective that describes something relating to or containing gold, especially with a valence of one. It is often used in chemistry to describe compounds or ions that contain gold. An example of its use in a sentence is 'Aurous oxide is a yellow powder.'