atomic number 79

Noun (1)

1. 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 regiaSynonyms: goldAuType of noble metalKinds green gold, gold dust, 24-karat gold, guinea goldSubstance of gold foil, gold leaf, gold, dental gold +1 more