Auriferous
Auriferous adjective - Containing gold.
Usage example: auriferous quartz veins
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Synonyms for Auriferous
Metallic and auriferous are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Metallic" instead an adjective "Auriferous".
Metallic
Metallic adjective - Containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal.
Usage example: metallic luster
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Synonyms for Metallic
Auriferous and metallic are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Auriferous" instead an adjective "Metallic".
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