noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The complex anion, Au(CN)₂⁻, produced when gold is dissolved as part of the cyanide process. uncountable
2. 2
   Any salt containing this anion. countable

Synonyms

All synonyms

cyanauratecyanaurate

Etymology

From auro- + cyanide.

Related phrases

cyanide process

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