What does "cu" mean?
Abbreviation of cubitus.
Cu
adj, name, noun, phrase
adj, name, noun, phrase ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Meaning at a glance
- Primary sense: Abbreviation of cubitus.
- Grammar: cu is listed as adj, name, noun, phrase.
- Nearest alternatives: copper, atomic number 29, cubic unit, silver.
- Usage evidence: Copper is the name for the element with atomic number 29 and is represented by the symbol Cu. It is a member of the transition metals group.
How to use "cu"
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- Compare nearby synonyms to make sure "cu" carries the exact meaning, tone, and strength you need.
- Use the example sentence as a context check. If your sentence uses the word differently, confirm that the grammar still fits.
Meaning check
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- Is there enough surrounding context to prevent ambiguity?
Source and review context
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Definition decision workflow
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 Abbreviation of cubitus. abbreviation, alt-of
- 2 Initialism of control unit. abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
- 3 a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor wordnet
- 4 Initialism of corporate university. abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
- 5 Initialism of credit union. abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
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- 6 Initialism of close-up. abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
- 7 Initialism of cinematic universe abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
Adjective
- 1 Abbreviation of cubic, in a variety of English customary units (examples: cubic inch, cubic foot). abbreviation, alt-of, not-comparable
Phrase
- 1 Initialism of commercially used (used in stamp descriptions). abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
- 2 Phonetic abbreviation of see you. Internet, abbreviation, alt-of, phonetic
Proper Noun
- 1 Initialism of Christian Union (bodies of Christian students in schools, colleges, and universities). abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
- 2 Initialism of Chittagong University (Bangladesh). abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
- 3 Initialism of Chulalongkorn University (Thailand). abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
- 4 Initialism of University of Colorado (United States of America). abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
Synonyms
All synonymsExample
"Copper is the name for the element with atomic number 29 and is represented by the symbol Cu. It is a member of the transition metals group."
Common questions
What is a synonym for "cu"?
Common synonyms include: copper, atomic number 29, cubic unit, silver, volume unit.
How do you use "cu" in a sentence?
Copper is the name for the element with atomic number 29 and is represented by the symbol Cu. It is a member of the transition metals group.
Etymology
Abbreviation.
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