cupro-

1. variant of cupri-:

   cupronickel.

cupro-

combining_form

1. indicating copper

   cupronickel

   cuprite

Word History and Origins

Origin of cupro-¹

from Latin cuprum

Example Sentences

The bullet has a sharp point, is composed of a lead core and a jacket of cupro nickel, and weighs 150 grains.

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It is merely a smear of infinitesimal thickness, easily removed by solvents of cupro-nickel.

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Qu per ignem ferro et cupro sordes separantur ac reijciuntur, et ab aliis metallis σκωρία uocantur.

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Has a core of lead and tin composition inclosed in a jacket of cupro-nickel.

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About Mambulao cupro-ferruginous quartz and copper pyrites are found, but are not worked.

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