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auriferous

/ɔːˈrɪf.ər.əs/

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adjective

/ɔːˈrɪf.ər.əs/C2formalscientificobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее 'содержащий золото' или 'дающий золото'.

An obsolete adjective meaning 'containing gold' or 'yielding gold'.

  1. Containing goldC2formal

    Describes rocks, minerals, or deposits that contain gold.

    ruЗолотоносный

    • The miners discovered an auriferous vein in the mountain.
    • Auriferous quartz is often found in gold mining regions.
    • The region is known for its auriferous soil.

    Synonymsgold-bearing