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cuprous Definition

cu·prous (kyo̵̅o̅prəs, ko̵̅o̅-)

adjective

of or containing monovalent copper

Etymology: cupro- + -ous

cuprous Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • oxide: Lead oxide: The function of lead oxide is to allow the cuprous oxide to dissolve in the glass.
  • chloride: The petroleum industry uses cuprous chloride in their " oil sweetening " process.

Browse dictionary entries near cuprous

  1. cupronickel
  2. cupro-
  3. cuprite
  4. cupriferous
  5. cupric
  6. cupri-
  7. cupreous
  8. cupr-
  9. cuppy
  10. cupping
  1. cupulate
  2. cupule
  3. cur
  4. curé
  5. curable
  6. curable defect
  7. curaçao
  8. curacy
  9. curandera
  10. curandero