Cuprate

//ˈkjuːpɹeɪt// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any of several non-stoichiometric compounds, of general formula XYCuₘOₙ, many of which are superconductors.
  2. 2
    Any organocopper compound of general formula R₂Cu.

Etymology

From cupr- + -ate.

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general formulanon stoichiometric

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