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Etymology

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From Latin cuprum (copper), +‎ -ous.

Adjective

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cuprous (not comparable)

  1. Of, or of the nature of, copper.
  2. (inorganic chemistry) Containing copper with an oxidation number of 1.

Synonyms

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  • (of or of the nature of copper): cupreous

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