aurine

/ɔːˈriːn/

Definitions

1. noun

A salt of auric, or gold, especially auric chloride, AuCl3.

“The chemist studied the properties of aurine in the laboratory.”

2. adjective

Relating to or resembling gold.

“The aurine hue of the sunset was breathtaking.”

Synonyms

  • aurous
  • chrysic
  • gold

Antonyms

  • base
  • nonmetallic