cuprous

English

Etymology

From Latin cuprum (“copper”), +‎ -ous.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈkjuːpɹəs/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)

Adjective

cuprous (not comparable)

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

Synonyms

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

Derived terms

  • cuprous chloride
  • cuprous iodide
  • cuprous oxide
  • cuprous sulfide, cuprous sulphide

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