Why is gold symbol Au?

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The question is asking about the reason why gold has the chemical symbol 'Au' and the origin of this symbol.

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derived from the Latin word aurum meaning gold

The final answer is derived from the Latin word aurum meaning gold

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The final answer is derived from the Latin word aurum meaning gold

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The symbol for gold, Au, comes from the Latin word 'aurum,' which translates to gold. This is also etymologically related to 'aurora,' meaning dawn, hence some poetic associations with 'shining dawn.'

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