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Cuprous

Cu′prous

(k?′pr?s)
,
Adj.
[From
Cuprum
.]
(Chem.)
Of, pertaining to, or derived from, copper; containing copper; – said of those compounds of copper in which this element is present in its highest proportion.

Definition 2024


cuprous

cuprous

English

Adjective

cuprous (not comparable)

  1. Of or of the nature of copper.
  2. (chemistry) Containing copper with an oxidation number of 1.

Synonyms

  • (of or of the nature of copper): cupreous

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