Synonyms

cuprous

American

[kyoo-pruhs, koo-] / ˈkyu prəs, ˈku- /

adjective

containing copper in the univalent state, as cuprous oxide, Cu 2 O.

cuprous British

/ ˈkjuːprəs /

adjective

of or containing copper in the monovalent state

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cuprous Scientific

/ ko̅o̅′prəs,kyo̅o̅′- /

Containing copper, especially copper with a valence of 1.
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Etymology

Origin of cuprous

First recorded in 1660–70; cupr- + -ous

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