cuprous

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˈkjuːpɹəs/

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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

Related terms

• cupreo-
• cupro-

Translations

Of or pertaining to copper

Containing copper with an oxidation number of 1

Chinese: Mandarin: 亚铜 (zh) (yàtóng) Italian: rameoso (it)

See also

• cupric