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CT scan, CT scanner, CTU, CTV, ctvo., cu, cuadrilla, Cuando, Cuanza, cuatro, cub

Other definitions for cu (2 of 5)

Symbol, Chemistry.

copper.

Origin of Cu

From the Latin word cuprum

Other definitions for cu (3 of 5)

abbreviation

civil union.

close-up.

Other definitions for cu (4 of 5)

cu.

abbreviation

cubic.

cumulus.

Other definitions for cu (5 of 5)

Cu.

abbreviation

cumulus.

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How to use cu in a sentence

One group, called Stay Classy CU, asked participants to wear suits and dresses while going about their usual business on campus.
No Rocky Mountain High in Boulder, Colorado|Annie Melton|April 21, 2012|DAILY BEAST
“Officers approached them, and they just sat there,” said Ryan Huff, spokesman for the CU Police Department.
No Rocky Mountain High in Boulder, Colorado|Annie Melton|April 21, 2012|DAILY BEAST
The song consists merely of a threefold repetition of cu-cu-li.
Travels in Peru, on the Coast, in the Sierra, Across the Cordilleras and the Andes, into the Primeval Forests|J. J. von Tschudi
The rooms and wards shall be of sufficient size to allow not less than 800 cu.
Rules and regulations governing maternity hospitals and homes ... September, 1922|California. State Board of Charities and Corrections

The rooms shall be of sufficient size to allow not less than 800 cu.
Rules and regulations governing maternity hospitals and homes ... September, 1922|California. State Board of Charities and Corrections
His shield was also inlaid with gold and ivory, and on it was a picture of Cu´pid throwing the thunderbolts of Jove (Zeus).
The Story of the Greeks|H. A. Guerber
Dumping is a very small item where small dump cars are used on construction work, and does not exceed ½ ct. per cu.
Steam Shovels and Steam Shovel Work|E. A. Hermann

British Dictionary definitions for cu (1 of 5)

the internet domain name for

Cuba

British Dictionary definitions for cu (2 of 5)

the chemical symbol for

copper

Word Origin for Cu

from Late Latin cuprum

British Dictionary definitions for cu (3 of 5)

CU¹

/ text messaging /

abbreviation for

see you

British Dictionary definitions for cu (4 of 5)

CU²

abbreviation for

Cuba (international car registration)

British Dictionary definitions for cu (5 of 5)

cu.

abbreviation for

cubic

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Scientific definitions for cu

The symbol for copper.