Figuratively, something precious or pure; as, hearts of gold.
yellow pot from Acapulco, Mexico
n.: A soft malleable metal relatively scarce in distribution. It is mined deep in the earth by poor men who then give it to rich men who immediately bury it back in the earth in great prisons, although gold hasn't done anything to them. [Mike Harding, "The Armchair Anarchist's Almanac"
Gold dust and gold leaf are 22-karat gold, and are edible decorations. Silver leaf is also used in the same manner.
The most versatile precious metal of all. It is more ductile than any other metal, with the capacity of being drawn out into a fine wire, and so malleable that it can be beaten into a leaf 4 millionths of an inch (a 10 thousandth of a millimetre) thick. Gold is resistant to corrosion, and to the action of solvents. Pure, 24 carat gold is too soft and heavy to work on its own, and so it is usually alloyed with other metals such as copper. In 14 carat gold, 14 parts of gold are mixed with 10 parts of other metal; the finest alloys are 18 and 22 carat. The colour of the gold varies according to the type and quantity of metal used in the alloy. Copper lends a reddish tinge, silver a hint of pale green; a combination of copper and silver results in a brighter yellow than pure gold. 18 carat white gold is an alloy of 25 per cent platinum and 75 per cent pure gold.
an element, whose symbol is AU on the atomic charts, gold is very malleable, meaning it can be hammered, bent, drawn, shaped or formed with relative ease compared to other metals. Gold is usually mixed with other metals called alloys to give it rigidity or change its color. See 14kt, 18kt. 22kt.
50% silver and 50% copper is added to the gold to create a yellow gold alloy.
Nickel, zinc, copper, tin and manganese are added to the gold to create a white gold alloy.
90% copper and 10% silver is added to the gold to create this pink gold alloy.
A valuable yellow metal, known as a precious metal.
Gold is the most malleable (hammerable) and ductile (able to be made into wire) metal, doesn't rust or tarnish. A precious metal that is very soft when pure (24K). Graded by purity. In the U.S. a scale of 24 is used. 24 karats (24K) is 100% pure. 10K is the legal minimum for karat-graded gold. Gold is alloyed (mixed with other metals, usually silver and copper) to make it less expensive and harder. Alloyed gold comes in many colors: Yellow Gold is 50% silver and 50% copper; White Gold is Nickel, zinc, copper, tin and manganese; Pink (rose) Gold is 90% copper and 10% silver; Green Gold is high proportion of silver or cadmium; Blue Gold is some iron; Grey Gold is 15-20% iron. (See "karat" below.)
A heavy yellow metallic chemical element; a precious metal used in coins, jewelry, etc.; symbol, Au. Thought to be a pestilence in the 1800's because it caused widespread fever in people around the world, bringing some to ruin.
the use of this term in awards does not mean that it is constructed from pure gold, but could (and most often does) refer to the grade. The actual piece is usually gilted.
A very ductile and malleable brilliant yellow precious metal that is resistant to air and water corrosion.
A soft yellow precious metal found in pure nuggets or extracted by sieving ground rock or sand. It was a highly prized metal for its decorative qualities and is found as jewellery in particular. The metal can be worked cold, including hammer welding.
Ductile, malleable yellow metal, found as grains or flakes in gravel and in veins associated with quartz.
a soft, shiny metal that is the color of...gold. Pure gold is 24 karats (24k); 12k gold is 50% gold and 50% of another metal (often copper, silver or zinc). Any "gold" less than 24k is thus an alloy.
is the most common type of metal used in jewelry.
"Gold" is used to describe any jewelry that is 24-karat gold.
A metallic element, dense, soft, ductile and malleable, used in making jewelry and in coinage
A heavy, yellow metal, rarely seen or spoken of. It is a barbaric relic that went down in dollar terms for the past 20 years of the 20 th century. It is about the only thing you can leave on the seat of your car in Baltimore without worrying about the windows being smashed.
A yellow-colored precious metal that is very soft when pure (24 Kt.). Gold is the most malleable (hammerable) and ductile (able to be made into wire) metal. Gold is alloyed (mixed with other metals, usually silver and copper) to make it less expensive and harder. The purity of gold jewelry is measured in karats.
a deep yellow color; "an amber light illuminated the room"; "he admired the gold of her hair"
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
something likened to the metal in brightness or preciousness or superiority etc.; "the child was as good as gold"; "she has a heart of gold"
made from or covered with gold; "gold coins"; "the gold dome of the Capitol"; "the golden calf"; "gilded icons"
The centre zone of the target usually coloured yellow. The highest scoring zone on a target face.
yellowy colour of wine similar to the precious metal ; sometimes with nuances of grey or green
Gold has been used to create jewelry for centuries. Though it is very strong, gold is the most malleable of all metals. It will never tarnish, rust, or corrode.
Gold used in jewelry is almost always alloyed with other metals since gold in its pure form is very soft and malleable, and would not wear well by itself. (Note that karat with a "k" refers to gold purity, while carat with a "c" refers to the weight of a gemstone, e.g. a one carat diamond set in a 14 karat gold ring.) The karat number refers to the parts of pure gold per 24 in the alloy. Other countries used a marking system well before the United States. It is common in many countries to mark gold with a three-digit number, indicating the parts per thousand of gold. Thus, gold jewelry is often marked "750" for 750/1000 gold. (Equivalent to U.S. 18K). In addition to many purities, alloyed gold also comes in many colors. Variations in the metals alloyed with the gold account for the ability to produce white, pink, and even green gold, in addition to the familiar yellow gold.
Pure gold, the most malleable of all metals, is incredibly workable. The two most popular colors are white and yellow. Because pure gold is so soft and pliable, jewelers use an alloyed form known as karat gold. Alloying increases its hardness and provides a variety of different colors. Gold content of karat gold is specified by the familiar code 14k, 18ct, ect. The K (karat) number tells us how many parts of pure gold are contained 24 parts of the alloy. Thus: 14k = 14/24% = 58% pure gold 18k = 18/24% = 75% pure gold 24k = 24/24% = 100% pure gold Foreign manufacturers often stamp their products with three digit numbers with 1000 equaling pure gold. 14k = 585 18k = 750 24k = 1000
the most malleable of all metals, yellow in its natural state though alloyed into various colors, relatively inert and certainly the most popular metal in jewelry for over 6,000 years. see 14K etc gothic revival revival of medievalism which began in the 18th century as part of the romantic movement, but became a more scholarly reinvention of gothic forms in architecture particularly, but also in the other arts including jewelry, notably Augustus Pugin and William Burges
A soft yellow mineral, the native metallic element Au. Specific gravity of pure gold is 19.3. It is often naturally alloyed with silver, copper , or other metals, and is found as nuggets and grains in gravels, and in veins associated with quartz
A precious metal (atomic number 79, symbol Au) used for making (or coating) points and trim for fountain pens. Gold is extremely ductile (stretchable), making it easy to work into very thin sheets (gold leaf) which can be fused to base metals as gold fill. Gold is also fairly noble (impervious to chemical attack) which makes it a good choice for parts that must be exposed to corrosive fluids like ink. Gold in pens is usually found as an alloy with copper or some othe stronger metal, usually in 14k (58.5% by weight) or 18k (75%). Gold is very rare; it is estimated that all of the gold mined and worked in history could be melted into a cube 20 meters on a side. [ Web Elements entry for Gold
a yellow colored, soft, shiny metal commonly used in jewelry. The purity of gold is measured in "karats." 24 karat (or 24k) denotes pure or fine gold; 12k is 50% gold; 14k is about 58% gold. Gold that is less than 24k is actually an alloy; the remaining percent of the material consisting of other metals, such as copper, silver and zinc.
a soft yellow metallic element that is used especially in coins and jewelry.
A highly malleable metal characterized by a yellow color. Pure gold is too soft for use as jewelry, goldware or coins, it usually is alloyed with other metals to increase its durability. It may be alloyed with silver, copper and zinc to create yellow-gold products; platinum or palladium for white gold; or copper for "rose" gold. The amount of pure gold in an alloy is expressed in 24ths, called karats. 12-karat gold is 50 percent pure, 18-karat is 75 percent pure, and 24 karat is pure gold.
A bright yellow metallic element used from the earliest days of coin production through to the present. It is inert to most chemical and atmospheric reactions, so that it does not normally tarnish or corrode.
The element gold occurs very widely diffused in nature, chiefly in the free state, but invariably alloyed with silver or copper, and occasionally with other metals.
Gold is a metal that is used as an alloy frequently in watch making. The amount of gold is measured in Carats.
This precious metal can be used in drug form: either oral or injectable. It is sometimes used in the treatment of psoriatic arthritis. Careful monitoring is required.
Yellow precious metal used in most jewellery in various alloys.
Highly-malleable metal used in jewellery. It comes in three colours: yellow gold, white gold, and rose gold.
A precious metal which has been used in jewelry for centuries. It is a malleable metal which is usually mixed with other metals to give more strength. Gold will never tarnish, rust or corrode.
although people don't react to pure 24k gold, body jewelry is not pure gold. The metals mixed with gold to make it stronger and less expensive, can cause reactions in people. Gold should not be worn in healing piercings for this reason.
The most malleable, and most ductile of all metals, gold by itself is too soft to be used in it natural state to be used for jewelry making, and it is commonly alloyed with copper, nickel, or other metals. Unlike silver it does not oxidize or tarnish.
A heavy, soft, yellow, chemically stable metal. Gold has a hardness of 2.5-3, and is very malleable and ductile. The chemical symbol for gold is Au.
An auspicious symbol of prosperity, gold accents are also a good way to active the metal element in the west
Metal used as protective layer on PCB solder pads, keyboards etc.
A soft yellowish metal, used in jewelry, electrical contacts, and dental crowns. Its chemical symbol "Au" is derived from the Latin word "aurum," meaning "shining dawn." It is composed of 79 protons, 79 electrons, and 118 neutrons. Designated as: atomic number, 79; Atomic weight, 197.0; Oxidation states, 3.1; Electro negativity, 1.4; Atomic radius, 144; Ionic radius, (+3)85; Electron affinity, 2.31; First ionic potential, 9.23; Electron shell configuration, 1s22s2p63s2p63d104s2p64d105s2p64f145d106s1. - The chemical symbol for Hydrogen.
The most popular metal used in jewellery today. Gold for jewellery is always blended with other metals for strength and to resist scratching (see karat). Gold is yellow in its pure state, but may look yellow, white, or pink (rose) depending on the metals used to formulate the alloy.
a variable color averaging a deep yellow.
A malleable ductile yellow metallic element
A precious metal, principally used for bullion or coinage.
A precious yellow metallic element that is resistant to oxidation and is highly ductile and malleable. In the United States, a metal must 10 Karat gold or more to be called gold.
Precious metal, $200 million worth of which was recovered from vaults below WTC 4 in late 2001.
The Egyptian symbol for gold ( nebu) is a collar with beads along the lower edge. Gold has long been associated with the gods and royalty. This imperishable metal reflects the brilliance of the sun and the hope of eternal life. Isis and Nephthys, two of the goddesses who protected the dead, are often shown kneeling on the gold sign at the ends of royal coffins.
equivalent Gross value of copper at a stated value per pound divided by the gross price of gold at a stated value per ounce.
A yellow precious metal which is valued for its beauty and purity since it does not oxidize or tarnish like most other metals. It has been used for coins and jewelry for over 6000 years and from this has become regarded as a symbol of wealth. Gold is very ductile and is the most malleable of all metals. It can be cast into huge statues or beaten into wafer thin sheets of gold leaf. This malleability makes it too soft to be used in jewelry without being alloyed with other metals. (See Karat).
Gold the ultimate precious metal. Virtually indescribable, amazingly malleable, doesn't rust or tarnish. Graded by purity; in the U.S. a 24k is a 100% pure. 18k is 18 parts gold and other parts alloy (other metals); and so on 10k is the legal minimum to grade gold.
(or) - The use of this metal denotes generosity, valor and perseverance.
Precious metal atomic symbol and numismatic abbreviation Au, from the Latin Aurum, used as a coinage medium from the seventh century BC until the present day. The purity of gold is reckoned in carats or a decimal system. i.e. 22 carat or .916 fine. Medieval coins were 23.5 carat or .995 fine, and some modern bullion coins are virtually pure gold, denoted by the inscription '.999'.
A yellow-colored metallic element and precious metal, used for coins and jewelry for thousands of years. It is impervious to corrosion and oxidation. It is the most ductile and malleable of all metals.
A precious metal usually sought after during times of rapidly rising inflation. For mutual fund investors, gold can also refer to the stock of gold mining companies, as well as bullion.
Yellow precious metal, which is stainless and very malleable. Used in alloys to make jewelry, bracelets and watches. The portion of gold in the alloy is indicated in karats (k).
The most malleable of precious metals, gold will not corrode, tarnish or rust.
Gold is a precious metal that has long been a symbol of wealth. In its most expensive, purest form of 24 karats, gold is quite soft and malleable. To gain strength and tenacity, gold is commonly combined with other metals, usually with silver and copper in a process called alloying. Although this may decrease the value of the gold, it increases durability and allows gold to be used for long lasting, fine jewelry.
Dense, lustrous, yellow, malleable precious metal, so durable that it is virtually indestructible, often found uncombined in nature. Gold is widely distributed in all igneous rocks, usually pure but in low concentrations.
A heavy, yellow, metallic element used for coins and jewelry since prehistoric times.
An element long treasured for its ability to shine, resist corrosion, and join. Pure gold is usually alloyed with other metals -- typically silver and copper -- to create tougher materials of similar characteristics.
A heavy bright yellow metal used in jewelry. Atomic Number 79. Chemical Symbol "Au". Melting point 1063oC Pure or "fine" gold is very soft and weak, so for jewelry it is mixed with other metals such silver, copper, nickel and palladium. e.g. Rose Gold White Gold Yellow gold
Gold (IPA: ) is a chemical element with the symbol Au (from the Latin aurum) and atomic number 79. It is a highly sought-after precious metal which, for many centuries, has been used as money, a store of value and in jewelery. The metal occurs as nuggets or grains in rocks, underground "veins" and in alluvial deposits.
