1. of or relating to gold
Usage: technical; chemistry
2. of or relating to an aura; surrounded by or having an aura
Usage: metaphysical; informal

Examples

• The chemist studied auric compounds in the laboratory.
• Auric acid is used in certain industrial processes.
• Some believe in auric fields surrounding living beings.
• She described an auric glow around the meditation master.
• The auric properties of gold make it valuable in jewelry.