adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Of, or of the nature of, copper. not-comparable
2. 2
   Containing copper with an oxidation number of 1. not-comparable

Adjective

1. 1
   of or containing divalent copper wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

brassbrassybrazenbronzecoppercupreous

Etymology

From Latin cuprum (“copper”), + -ous.

Related phrases

cuprous chloridecuprous iodidecuprous oxidecuprous sulfidecuprous sulphideoxidation number

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