cuprous
English
editEtymology
editFrom Latin cuprum (“copper”), + -ous.
Pronunciation
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Adjective
editcuprous (not comparable)
- Of, or of the nature of, copper.
- (inorganic chemistry) Containing copper with an oxidation number of 1.
Synonyms
edit- (of or of the nature of copper): cupreous
Derived terms
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editTranslations
editOf or pertaining to copper
Containing copper with an oxidation number of 1