cupric

American  

[kyoo-prik, koo-] / ˈkyu prɪk, ˈku- /

adjective

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

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cupric British  

/ ˈkjuːprɪk /

adjective

1. of or containing copper in the divalent state

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cupric Scientific  

/ ko̅o̅′prĭk,kyo̅o̅′- /

1. Containing copper, especially copper with a valence of 2.

2. Compare cuprous

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Etymology

Origin of cupric

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

Example Sentences

Cupric nitrate yields a bluish-turquoise color, while ferric nitrate yields a yellow-to-brown color.

From New York Times • Jul. 1, 2015

The analysis was then reported as follows:— Cupric oxide 70.16 equal to 56.0% copper.

From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Beringer, Cornelius

Cupric salts are easily made by dissolving cupric oxide in acids, or, when insoluble, by precipitation.

From An Elementary Study of Chemistry by McPherson, William

Cupric sulphate or “Blue Vitriol,” CuSO4, is one of the most important salts of copper.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 3 "Convention" to "Copyright" by Various

Cupric sulphide, CuS, occurs in nature as the mineral covellite.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 3 "Convention" to "Copyright" by Various