auric

Pertaining to gold

Auric means relating to or containing gold, particularly gold in its trivalent state (with a valence of three).

The term appears in chemistry: auric chloride, auric compounds.

The related form aurous refers to gold in its monovalent state.

Both derive from the Latin word for gold.

aura

energy field

Region of radiating force

psychic · clairvoyant · prana · chi · kundalini · astral · vibes · empathic · holistic · luminous

gold

golden

Bright yellow, or precious

bullion · gold-plated · jewelry · ornamentation · filigree · smithing · precious · yellow · metallic · lustrous

alchemy

transmutation

Complete change of form

quintessence · hermeticism · alchemical · nigredo · albedo · tincture · calcination · dissolution · projection · hermetic

ear

auditory

Of or relating to hearing

auricular · ear canal · tympanic · cochlear · vestibular · otoscope · earlobe · pinna · outer ear · aural

Opposites
metallic composition

auricsilver

Lustrous white precious metal

plumbic · cupric · ferric · base metal · leaden

color/appearance

auricsilvery

Pale metallic sheen

argent · leaden · ashen · grey · pallid

preciousness/value connotation

auricbase

Supporting bottom structure

leaden · ferrous · common

Family

aureole, aureate, aurum

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