chloroauric

/kloʊroʊˈɔːrɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or containing a compound of chlorine and gold.

“The chemist synthesized a chloroauric acid solution in the laboratory.”

2. noun

A salt of chloroauric acid, particularly chloroauric acid itself.

“The research team studied the chloroauric properties of the newly synthesized compound.”

3. chemistry

A chemical compound composed of chlorine and gold.

“Chloroauric acid is a compound commonly used in electrochemistry experiments.”

Synonyms

  • aurous
  • chloraurate

Antonyms

  • argentous
  • silver