cupric

[ kyoo-prik, koo- ]

/ ˈkyu prɪk, ˈku- /

adjective

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

Nearby words

Origin of cupric

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

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Examples from the Web for cupric

Cupric compounds are generally green or blue, and are soluble in ammonia, forming deep blue solutions.
A Textbook of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines.|Cornelius Beringer and John Jacob Beringer
It reduces many metallic oxides, such as lead monoxide and cupric oxide, and decomposes water at a red heat.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 3|Various
Cupric fluoride, CuF2, is obtained by dissolving cupric oxide in hydrofluoric acid.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 3|Various
Cupric nitrate, Cu(NO3)2, is obtained by dissolving the metal or oxide in nitric acid.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 3|Various

Cupric salts are easily made by dissolving cupric oxide in acids, or, when insoluble, by precipitation.
An Elementary Study of Chemistry|William McPherson

British Dictionary definitions for cupric

cupric

/ (ˈkjuːprɪk) /

adjective

of or containing copper in the divalent state

Word Origin for cupric

C18: from Late Latin cuprum copper

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Medicine definitions for cupric

cupric

[ kōō′prĭk ]

adj.

Of or containing divalent copper.

Science definitions for cupric

cupric

[ kōō′prĭk, kyōō′- ]

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