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- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, adjective), Word Explorer
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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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transitive verb |
inflections: |
coppers, coppering, coppered |
definition: |
to coat or cover with copper.
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part of speech: |
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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