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Definition of Cu
1. Noun. A ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor.
Exact synonyms: Atomic Number 29, Copper
Generic synonyms: Metal, Metallic Element, Conductor
Substance meronyms: Bornite, Peacock Ore, Chalcocite, Copper Glance, Chalcopyrite, Copper Pyrites, Cuprite, Malachite, Brass, Bronze
Specialized synonyms: Blister Copper
Derivative terms: Copper, Cupric
Generic synonyms: Metal, Metallic Element, Conductor
Substance meronyms: Bornite, Peacock Ore, Chalcocite, Copper Glance, Chalcopyrite, Copper Pyrites, Cuprite, Malachite, Brass, Bronze
Specialized synonyms: Blister Copper
Derivative terms: Copper, Cupric
Medical Definition of Cu
1. Symbol for copper. (05 Mar 2000)