cupric

[ kyoo-prik, koo- ]

adjective

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

Origin of cupric

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

Words Nearby cupric

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How to use cupric in a sentence

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 Stieglitz
The 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 Stieglitz
The 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 Stieglitz
For 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 Stieglitz
In 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

cupric

/ (ˈkjuːprɪk) /

adjective

of or containing copper in the divalent state

Origin of cupric

C18: from Late Latin cuprum copper

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Scientific definitions for cupric

cupric

[ kōō′prĭk, kyōō′- ]

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

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