Au
Periodic table gold
Au is an abbreviation with several meanings depending on context.
In astronomy, AU stands for astronomical unit—the average distance from Earth to the Sun, about 93 million miles: Neptune orbits at roughly 30 AU from the Sun.
AU also abbreviates African Union, the continental organization of African nations, and is the internet country code for Australia. (Lowercase au is the chemical symbol for gold or a French preposition.)
Small solid lump
- bullionPrecious metal in bulk
- ingotCast metal block
- oreMetal-bearing rock
- placerMineral-rich sediment accumulation
karat · purity · assay · smelting · refinery · alloying · casting · malleability
Neck-worn ornament
- braceletOrnamental wrist band
- earringsJewelry worn on lobes
- pendantSuspended jewelry ornament
- ringClosed curve shape
brooch · chain · bangle · cufflinks · filigree · hallmark · karat · white gold
Element seventy-nine
- periodic tableSystematic display of elements
- transition metalsElements with incomplete d-orbitals
- protonsPositive nuclear particles
- electronsNegative charges in atoms
neutrons · isotopes · valence electrons · atomic mass · chemistry · noble metals · reactivity · aurum
Mystical metal transformation
- sunEarth's primary star
- purityUncontaminated quality
- incorruptibilityImmunity to moral compromise
- divinitySacred nature or nougat-like sweet
royalty · heraldry · golden · achievement · medal · trophy · first place · excellence
Precious metal in bulk
- barsRods, taverns, or measures
- coinsMetal money units
- reservesResources held back
- standardLevel of quality accepted
commodity · hedge · inflation · portfolio · trading · spot price · futures · ETF
One seeking valuable deposits
- panningLateral camera traverse
- mineOre excavation site
- diggerOne who unearths
- goldrushMass migration seeking precious metal
flecks · vein · deposit · extraction · dredging · sluice · claim · strike
Continental intergovernmental organization
- AustraliaSouthern Hemisphere continent-country
- country codeAlphanumeric national identifier
- domainArea of control
Earth-to-Sun distance standard
- distanceSpace between two points
- EarthOur world
- orbitCurved celestial path
- NeptuneEighth planet or sea deity
solar system · light-year · parsec · space · measurement
nugget
Small solid lump
placer · karat · purity · assay · smelting · refinery · alloying · casting · malleability · ductility
necklace
Neck-worn ornament
ring · brooch · chain · bangle · cufflinks · filigree · hallmark · karat · white gold · rose gold
gold
Element seventy-nine
- periodic tableSystematic display of elements
- transition metalsElements with incomplete d-orbitals
- protonsPositive nuclear particles
electrons · neutrons · isotopes · valence electrons · atomic mass · chemistry · noble metals · reactivity · aurum · Pb
alchemy
Mystical metal transformation
- sunEarth's primary star
- purityUncontaminated quality
- incorruptibilityImmunity to moral compromise
divinity · royalty · heraldry · golden · achievement · medal · trophy · first place · excellence · prestige
bullion
Precious metal in bulk
standard · commodity · hedge · inflation · portfolio · trading · spot price · futures · ETF · vault
prospector
One seeking valuable deposits
goldrush · flecks · vein · deposit · extraction · dredging · sluice · claim · strike · Klondike
African Union
Continental intergovernmental organization
- AustraliaSouthern Hemisphere continent-country
- country codeAlphanumeric national identifier
- domainArea of control
astronomical unit
Earth-to-Sun distance standard
Neptune · solar system · light-year · parsec · space · measurement
- au revoirFrench parting phrase
- au gratinWith browned cheese topping
- au naturelUnclothed, in French
- cafe au laitFrench milky morning drink
- au pairsForeign domestic helpers
- café au laitCoffee mixed with milk