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cupriferous
[ kyoo-prif-er-uhs, koo- ]
/ kyuˈprɪf ər əs, ku- /
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adjective
containing or yielding copper.
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Words nearby cupriferous
cuprammonium, cupreous, cupressus, cupri-, cupric, cupriferous, Cuprimine, cuprite, cupro-, cupronickel, cuprous
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British Dictionary definitions for cupriferous
cupriferous
/ (kjuːˈprɪfərəs) /
adjective
(of a substance such as an ore) containing or yielding copper
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