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gold

British pronunciation/ɡˈə‍ʊld/
American pronunciation/ˈɡoʊɫd/
Gold
[NOUN]
1

a valuable yellow-colored metal that is used for making jewelry

synonyms : atomic number 79
Au
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What is "gold"?

Gold is a chemical element with the symbol Au and atomic number 79. It is a dense, soft, yellow, highly malleable, and ductile metal that is one of the least reactive chemical elements and is known for its beauty and rarity. Gold has been used throughout history for various purposes, including currency, jewelry, and decoration. It is a highly valued precious metal, and its price fluctuates in the international market. Gold is also an excellent conductor of electricity, making it useful in electronics and other industries. Additionally, gold has been associated with wealth, luxury, and prestige, and it has been an object of human fascination and desire for thousands of years.

1.1

a deep yellow color; the color of the metal gold

synonyms : amber
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1.2

something likened to the metal in brightness or preciousness or superiority etc.

1.3

coins made of gold

2

great wealth

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having a deep yellow color or the color of gold

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2

covered with or made of a valuable yellow metal called gold

synonyms : gilded
golden
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Examples
1Prospectors have hit gold.
2Some high-end restaurants use gold leaf as a garnish for desserts and other dishes.
3The handsome athlete won the gold medal in the prestigious competition.
4The athlete took the gold medal in the Olympic Games.
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