pure gold

collocation in English

meaningsofpureandgold

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pure
adjective
uk
/pjʊər/us
/pjʊr/
not mixed with ...
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gold
noun
uk
/ɡəʊld/us
/ɡoʊld/
a chemical element that is a valuable, shiny, yellow metal used to make coins ...
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(Definition ofpureandgoldfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofpure gold

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The mean is normalized to thepuregoldvalue.
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He reminds one of a volcano spouting vast masses of rock, of which some, on examination, turn out to be nuggets ofpuregold(1969 : xvi).
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All thepuregoldin the world would not fill them.
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To-day it only means 122 grains ofpuregold.
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As many people have said, from the bookmakers' point of view the egg is indeedpuregold.
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How is it possible to secure that the pound later on will be what it is now, 122 grains ofpuregold?
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A pound meant then 240 grains ofpuregold.
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Here was a man whose character waspuregold; and when we find such a person perhaps the simplest words are most faithful to his memory.
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It was explained that the work would cost £1,500 and that having the work done privately would ensure top-quality bridgework with well-fitting crowns andpuregoldposts.
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Friedman, for example, viewed apuregoldstandard as impractical.
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The core of her light sound space form installations comprise sculptures in motion made frompuregoldand silver.
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What remains is a shiny layer of nearlypuregoldon top of a harder, more durable copper-gold alloy sheet.
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This belt is 120 centimeters in length, is made ofpuregoldand consists of 28 metal rectangles interlinked together.
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He pledges to her all of his gold, land, and livestock (and some versions, his clan's ships made ofpuregold).
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The edifice was adorned with frescos and surmounted by a dome glittering withpuregold.
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This rule of exchange allows anyone to go the central bank and exchange coins or currency forpuregoldor vice versa.
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The monetary unit became hryvnia that had 8.712 units ofpuregold.
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A lucky draw was added for the voters, and the champion was awarded apuregoldcommemorative medallion.
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By suspending the crushed ore in a cyanide solution, a separation of up to 96 percentpuregoldwas achieved.
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