Cuprous

/ˈkjuːpɹəs/ adj

adj ·Rare ·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

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brassbrassybrazenbronzecoppercopper

Etymology

From Latin cuprum (“copper”), + -ous.

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