Definition of "aurum" []

• Gold, used in the names of various substances (see Derived terms) (noun)

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• "It comes from the Latin word aurum which means shining dawn, a reference to its bright yellow color and shiny luster."
• "If the heat has been moderate, and not continued too long, the golden-coloured fcaly porous mafsj called aurum mu - fivum, will be found at the bottom of the veflel; but, if it has been too ftroitg, the - aurum mufivum fufes to a black mafs of a ftriated texture."
• "The combination of tin and fulphur, called aurum Aumm mufi - vura."