cuprous

adj — 2 senses

adj

UK /ˈkjuːpɹəs/

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

Of, or of the nature of, copper.

Chemistry, Inorganic chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Containing copper with an oxidation number of 1.

Synonyms: cupreous
Derived terms: cuprous chloride, cuprous iodide, cuprous oxide, cuprous sulfide, cuprous sulphide
Related terms: cupreo-, cupro-, cupric

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