Definition of auric

• a. - Of or pertaining to gold.
• a. - Pertaining to, or derived from, gold; -- said of those compounds of gold in which this element has its higher valence; as, auric oxide; auric chloride.
• a. - Of or pertaining to gold.
• a. - Pertaining to, or derived from, gold; -- said of those compounds of gold in which this element has its higher valence; as, auric oxide; auric chloride.