goldwater

/ˈɡoʊldˌwɒtər/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of water-based solution used to extract gold from ore.

“The miners used goldwater to separate the gold from the crushed rock.”

2. proper noun

Barry Goldwater, an American politician who ran for president in 1964.

“Goldwater’s conservative ideology had a lasting impact on the Republican Party.”

Synonyms

  • auriferous solution
  • gold extractant

Antonyms

  • base metal solution