Auric

Auric is an English adjective meaning "of or relating to gold" or "golden in color." It derives from the Latin aurum, the word for gold, and is used in various scientific, mineralogical, and stylistic contexts.

In chemistry, auric denotes gold in the +3 oxidation state, distinct from aurous for gold in the +1 state. Examples include auric chloride (AuCl3) and auric oxide (Au2O3). Modern chemical nomenclature generally uses gold(III) rather than auric, but the term remains common in historical literature.

In geology and metallurgy, auric appears in phrases such as "auric content" or "auriferous" to indicate gold-bearing material. However, "auriferous" is the standard term for ores containing gold.

In culture, Auric is used as a given name; a notable instance is Auric Goldfinger, a James Bond antagonist.

In parapsychology and some New Age writing, auric describes the supposed aura around living beings; the "auric field" refers to an energy field claimed to surround a person, though these ideas are not supported by mainstream science.