English Explanatory Dictionary

cuprous

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of, or of the nature of, copper.
  2. Containing copper with an oxidation number of 1.

Pronunciation

/ˈkjuːpɹəs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-cuprous.wav

Word forms

cuprous

Etymology

From Latin cuprum (“copper”), + -ous.

Synonyms

cupreous

Related words

cupreo- cupro- cupric

Derived words

cuprous chloride cuprous iodide cuprous oxide cuprous sulfide cuprous sulphide
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