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cupric
CIDE DICTIONARY
cupric, a. [From Cuprum.].
Of, pertaining to, or derived from, copper; containing copper; -- said of those compounds of copper in which this element is present in its lowest proportion. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
cupric, adj. of copper, esp. divalent copper.
Derivative
cupriferous adj.
Etymology
LL cuprum copper
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