Cuprous

Definition of Cuprous

1. Of or containing divalent copper Adjective

Synonyms for word "cuprous"

cupric

Lexical Analysis for "cuprous"

copper
Noun
pertainym
1
1. a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor

Etymology for cuprous

etymologically related cupreo-
etymologically related cupro-
is derived from cuprous chloride
is derived from cuprous iodide
is derived from cuprous oxide
is derived from cuprous sulfide
is derived from cuprous sulphide

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