Associations to the word «Cuprous»
Noun
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Wiktionary
CUPROUS, adjective. Of or of the nature of copper.
CUPROUS, adjective. (chemistry) Containing copper with an oxidation number of 1.
CUPROUS OXIDE, noun. An old term for copper(I) oxide, chemical formula Cu2O. Used as a pigment, fungicide and antifouling ingredient.
Dictionary definition
CUPROUS, adjective. Of or containing divalent copper.
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