gold

gold  (gld)

n.

1.

a. Symbol Au A soft, yellow, corrosion-resistant element, the most malleable and ductile metal, occurring in veins and alluvial deposits and recovered by mining or by panning or sluicing. A good thermal and electrical conductor, gold is generally alloyed to increase its strength, and it is used as an international monetary standard, in jewelry, for decoration, and as a plated coating on a wide variety of electrical and mechanical components. Atomic number 79; atomic weight 196.967; melting point 1,063.0°C; boiling point 2,966.0°C; specific gravity 19.32; valence 1, 3. See Table at element.

b. Coinage made of this element.

c. A gold standard.

2. Money; riches.

3. A light olive-brown to dark yellow, or a moderate, strong to vivid yellow.

4. Something regarded as having great value or goodness: a heart of gold.

5.

a. A medal made of gold awarded to one placing first in a competition, as in the Olympics: won 9 golds in 13 events.

b. A gold record.

adj.

Having the color of gold.

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[Middle English, from Old English; see ghel-² in Indo-European roots.]

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gold

Noun

1. a bright yellow precious metal, used as a monetary standard and in jewellery and plating Symbol: Au

2. jewellery or coins made of this metal

3. short for gold medal

Adjective

deep yellow [Old English]

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gold  (gld)

Symbol Au

A soft, shiny, yellow element that is the most malleable of all the metals. It occurs in veins and in alluvial deposits. Because it is very durable, resistant to corrosion, and a good conductor of heat and electricity, gold is used as a plated coating on electrical and mechanical components. It is also an international monetary standard and is used in jewelry and for decoration. Atomic number 79; atomic weight 196.967; melting point 1,063.0°C; boiling point 2,966.0°C; specific gravity 19.32; valence 1, 3. See Periodic Table. See Note at element.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	gold - coins made of gold precious metal - any of the less common and valuable metals often used to make coins or jewelry atomic number 79, Au, gold - a soft yellow malleable ductile (trivalent and univalent) metallic element; occurs mainly as nuggets in rocks and alluvial deposits; does not react with most chemicals but is attacked by chlorine and aqua regia
	2.	gold - a deep yellow color; "an amber light illuminated the room"; "he admired the gold of her hair" amber yellow, yellowness - yellow color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of sunflowers or ripe lemons
	3.	gold - a soft yellow malleable ductile (trivalent and univalent) metallic element; occurs mainly as nuggets in rocks and alluvial deposits; does not react with most chemicals but is attacked by chlorine and aqua regia atomic number 79, Au gold foil - foil made of gold gold leaf - a very thin form of gold foil gold - coins made of gold noble metal - any metal that is resistant to corrosion or oxidation 24-karat gold, pure gold - 100 per cent gold gold dust - the particles and flakes (and sometimes small nuggets) of gold obtained in placer mining dental gold - an alloy of gold used in dentistry green gold - a gold alloy (at least 14 karat gold with silver or silver and cadmium) that has a green appearance guinea gold - 22-karat gold from which guinea coins were made graphic tellurium, sylvanite - a silver-white mineral consisting of silver gold telluride; a source of gold in Australia and America
	4.	gold - great wealth; "Whilst that for which all virtue now is sold, and almost every vice--almighty gold"--Ben Jonson riches, wealth - an abundance of material possessions and resources
	5.	gold - something likened to the metal in brightness or preciousness or superiority etc.; "the child was as good as gold"; "she has a heart of gold" invaluableness, pricelessness, valuableness, preciousness - the positive quality of being precious and beyond value
Adj.	1.	gold - made from or covered with gold; "gold coins"; "the gold dome of the Capitol"; "the golden calf"; "gilded icons" golden, gilded metal, metallic - containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal; "a metallic compound"; "metallic luster"; "the strange metallic note of the meadow lark, suggesting the clash of vibrant blades"- Ambrose Bierce
	2.	gold - having the deep slightly brownish color of gold; "long aureate (or golden) hair"; "a gold carpet" gilded, gilt, golden, aureate chromatic - being or having or characterized by hue

Translations

gold [gəuld] n → oro

adj [reserves] → de oro

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gold [gəuld] n → or m

adj → en or; [reserves] → d'or

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gold [gəuld] n → Gold nt;

(also: gold medal) → Gold nt, Goldmedaille f

adj → golden;

(reserves, jewellery, tooth) → Gold-

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gold [gəuld] n → oro

adj → d'oro; [reserves] → aureo/a