Cuprous

Origin

Ultimately from Latin cuprum ("copper").

Full definition of cuprous

Adjective

1. Of or of the nature of copper.
2. (chemistry) Containing copper with an oxidation number of 1.

Synonyms

• (of or of the nature of copper) cupreous

Derived terms

• cuprous chloride
• cuprous iodide
• cuprous oxide
• cuprous sulfide, cuprous sulphide

Related terms

• cupreo-
• cupro-