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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)
- Of or of the nature of copper.
- (chemistry) Containing copper with an oxidation number of 1.
Synonyms
- (of or of the nature of copper): cupreous
Translations
Of or pertaining to copper
Derived terms
Derived terms
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Related terms
- cupreo-
- cupro-