atomic number 79
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(noun) 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 |
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Synonyms: Au, gold |
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Related Words: gold dust, green gold, guinea gold, noble metal |
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