Cupric

Origin

Ultimately from Latin cuprum ("copper").

Full definition of cupric

Adjective

1. Of, pertaining to, or derived from, copper; containing copper.
2. (chemistry) Containing copper with an oxidation number of 2

Derived terms

• cupric carbonate
• cupric chloride
• cupric oxide
• cupric sulfate, cupric sulphate
• cupric sulfide, cupric sulphide
• mercurico-cupric

Related terms

• cupreo-
• cupro-