n. [ L. auratus, p. p. of aurare to gild, fr. aurum gold: cf. F. aurate. ] (Chem.) A combination of auric acid with a base; as, aurate or potassium. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ See Aurate. ] 1. Resembling or containing gold; gold-colored; gilded. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Chem.) Combined with auric acid. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Having ears. See Aurited. [ 1913 Webster ]