aurum
|au/rum|
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/ˈɔːrəm/
gold
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Aurum' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'aurum', where 'aur-' meant 'gold'.
Historical Evolution
The Latin word 'aurum' has been used directly in scientific contexts without significant transformation.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'gold', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
aurum is the Latin word for gold, often used in scientific contexts.
The chemical symbol for gold is Au, derived from the Latin word 'aurum'.
Synonyms
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