English Explanatory Dictionary

cuprate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ˈkjuːpɹeɪt/

Word forms

cuprate cuprates

Etymology

From cupr- + -ate.

Derived words

cyanocuprate mercurocuprate nitratocuprate organocuprate ruthenocuprate tetrabromocuprate
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