cupric
of or containing copper, especially in the bivalent state, as cupric oxide, CuO.
Origin of cupric
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It will take some time for any cupric ions actually to reach the electrode and be deposited as metallic copper.
The Elements of Qualitative Chemical Analysis, vol. 1, parts 1 and 2. | Julius StieglitzThe relations may be illustrated by the discussion of the complex formed by the cupric-ion with tartrates.
The Elements of Qualitative Chemical Analysis, vol. 1, parts 1 and 2. | Julius StieglitzThe greater portion of the copper, however, is present as part of the complex negative ion of cupric-tartaric acid and its salts.
The Elements of Qualitative Chemical Analysis, vol. 1, parts 1 and 2. | Julius StieglitzFor ions of different valence, such as silver and cupric ions, the equilibrium equation assumes a somewhat less simple form.
The Elements of Qualitative Chemical Analysis, vol. 1, parts 1 and 2. | Julius StieglitzIn the other vessel, copper is dissolving and the concentration of cupric-ion is increasing.
The Elements of Qualitative Chemical Analysis, vol. 1, parts 1 and 2. | Julius Stieglitz
British Dictionary definitions for cupric
/ (ˈkjuːprɪk) /
of or containing copper in the divalent state
Origin of cupric
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Scientific definitions for cupric
[ kōō′prĭk, kyōō′- ]
Containing copper, especially copper with a valence of 2. Compare cuprous.
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