cuprate
nounUK /ˈkjuːpɹeɪt/
Etymology From cupr- + -ate.
1
Chemistry, Inorganic chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Any of several non-stoichiometric compounds, of general formula XYCuₘOₙ, many of which are superconductors.
2
Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences Any organocopper compound of general formula R₂Cu.
- Derived terms
- cyanocuprate, mercurocuprate, nitratocuprate, organocuprate, ruthenocuprate, tetrabromocuprate