cupric

American

[kyoo-prik, koo-] / ˈkju prɪk, ˈku- /

adjective

of or containing copper, especially in the bivalent state, as cupric oxide, CuO.

cupric British

/ ˈkjuːprɪk /

adjective

of or containing copper in the divalent state

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cupric Scientific

/ ko̅o̅′prĭk,kyo̅o̅′- /

Containing copper, especially copper with a valence of 2.
Compare cuprous

Etymology

Origin of cupric

First recorded in 1790–1800; cupr- + -ic

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