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cu

1 American  

abbreviation

  1. cubic.


Cu 2 American  
Symbol, Chemistry.
  1. copper.


CU 3 American  

abbreviation

  1. civil union.

  2. close-up.


cu. 4 American  

abbreviation

  1. cubic.

  2. cumulus.


Cu. 5 American  

abbreviation

  1. cumulus.


CU 1 British  

abbreviation

  1. see you

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CU 2 British  

abbreviation

  1. Cuba (international car registration)

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Cu 3 British  

symbol

  1. copper

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cu 4 British  

abbreviation

  1. Cuba

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cu. 5 British  

abbreviation

  1. cubic

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Etymology

Origin of Cu

From the Latin word cuprum

Example Sentences

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Researchers from the Allen Institute, CU Anschutz, University of California San Diego, and the Benaroya Research Institute worked together to uncover these early immune changes.

From Science Daily

UW and CU were at 17-under 1,033.

From Seattle Times

“It’s unbelievable. Coach Prime has exceeded everybody’s expectations,” former CU receiver Jeremy Bloom said.

From Washington Times

CU junior forward Frida Formann finished with 21 points — four shy of her career high — before fouling out and Vonleh added 14.

From Seattle Times

There’s a reason CU has the only spring game scheduled for broadcast by ESPN, mirroring the USC situation last year.

From Seattle Times