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cop·per
 copper
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- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, adjective
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a chemical element that has twenty-nine protons in each nucleus and occurs as a reddish brown, corrosion-resistant solid metal with excellent electrical conductivity, widely used for wiring and in pipes, and in alloys such as brass and bronze. (symbol: Cu).
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| definition 2: |
a coin composed of copper or an alloy of copper, such as a U.S. or British penny.
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| definition 3: |
the reddish brown metallic color of copper.
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| definition 4: |
any of various small butterflies, the adults of which have lustrous reddish brown wings.
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| related words: |
piece |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
coppered, coppering, coppers |
| definition: |
to coat or cover with copper.
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
pertaining to or made of copper.
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| definition 2: |
resembling or having the color of copper.
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| derivation: |
coppery (adj.) |
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