cuprous

[ kyoo-pruhs, koo- ]
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adjective
  1. containing copper in the univalent state, as cuprous oxide, Cu2O.

Origin of cuprous

1
First recorded in 1660–70; cupr- + -ous

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British Dictionary definitions for cuprous

cuprous

/ (ˈkjuːprəs) /


adjective
  1. of or containing copper in the monovalent state

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Scientific definitions for cuprous

cuprous

[ kōōprəs, kyōō- ]


  1. Containing copper, especially copper with a valence of 1. Compare cupric.

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