Definition of Cuprite

1. Noun. A mineral consisting of cuprous oxide that is a source of copper.

Terms within: Atomic Number 29, Copper, Cu
Generic synonyms: Mineral

Definition of Cuprite

1. n. The red oxide of copper; red copper; an important ore of copper, occurring massive and in isometric crystals.

Definition of Cuprite

1. an ore of copper [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cuprite

Cupressus macrocarpa
Cupressus pigmaea
Cupressus sempervirens
cupric
cupric
cupric acetate
cupric acetate
cupric arsenite
cupric chloride
cupric citrate
cupric sulfate
cupric sulfate
cupric sulphate
cupriferous
Cuprimine
cuprite (current term)
cuprites
cupriuresis
cuprizone
cupronickel
cupronickels
cuprous
cuprum
cuprums
cups
cupsful
cupula
cupula
cupulae
cupular

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