Pronunciation: /ɔˈrɪfərəs/
adjective relating to or containing gold
A1 Gold is an auriferous metal.
A2 The miner discovered an auriferous vein in the mountain.
B1 The region is known for its auriferous deposits.
B2 The company invested in auriferous exploration projects.
C1 Geologists study the auriferous characteristics of the ore deposits.
C2 The government issued permits for auriferous mining in the area.
formal The geologist discovered an auriferous deposit in the mountain range.
informal There's supposedly an auriferous spot up in those hills.
slang I heard there's some auriferous action happening in the old mine.
figurative Her mind was an auriferous mine of creative ideas.
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more auriferous
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have auriferoused
is auriferousing
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to auriferouse
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