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aurum

aurum

1 9.9
A Latin name that scientists and writers use for the metal gold
  • noun
  • /ˈɔːrəm/
  • Literature
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  • But we have done more; not only have we redefined the production quality one can apply to virtual worlds with the beautiful Incarna, but we have also defined what it really means to make virtual reality more meaningful than real life when it comes to launching our new virtual goods currency, Aurum.

Examples

  • In ancient Rome, the wealth of a person could be measured by the amount of aurum they owned.

  • Throughout history, aurum has been prized for its beauty and durability in jewelry and art.

  • We set up a Skype with Aurum Studios, a local jeweler, to take a tour of their store and design studio.

    Academic text (2014)

  • The alchemist believed that transforming base metals into aurum would grant him eternal wealth.

Synonyms

Au
vsaurum
  • Specialized
4.5

A symbol for the metal gold on the periodic table

is a Latin name used in science or literature rather than a symbol
gold
vsaurum
1.0

Made from a soft yellow metal or showing that yellow color

is a Latin word naming the chemical element rather than describing objects or color

Surface Forms

aurum singular
aura plural

Etymology

Aurum is the Latin name for 'gold', and the chemical symbol Au comes from these letters; in old texts aurum stood for wealth and purity, and scientists still use the word for the metal. So, when you see aurum or Au, think of the metal 'gold' and its value.