copper
Meaning
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- A reddish-brown, malleable, ductile metallic element with high electrical and thermal conductivity, symbol Cu, and atomic number 29.
- The reddish-brown colour / color of copper.
- Any of various specialized items that are made of copper, where the use of copper is either traditional or vital to the function of the item.
- Any of various specialized items that are made of copper, where the use of copper is either traditional or vital to the function of the item.
- Any of various specialized items that are made of copper, where the use of copper is either traditional or vital to the function of the item.
- Any of various lycaenid butterflies with copper-coloured upperwings, especially those of the genera Lycaena and Paralucia.
Synonyms
copper color
reddish-yellow
copper-coloured
cuprum
actor
atomic number 29
red metal
soldering-iron
copper red
reddish brown
made of copper
bet against
copper colored
alloy of iron
copper boiler
silver and antimony
lycaenid butterfly
copper cash
rosette copper
rose copper
red bronze
brass coins
bronze coins
Pigs
pure copper
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈkɒ.pə/
Etymology
In summary
Inherited from Middle English coper, from Old English coper, copor (“copper”), from Late Latin cuprum (“copper”), contraction of Latin aes Cyprium (literally “Cyprian brass”), from Ancient Greek Κύπρος (Kúpros, “Cyprus”). Cognate with Dutch koper (“copper”), German Kupfer (“copper”), Icelandic kopar (“copper”).
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