blue copperas
blue cop·per·as
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [bloo kop-er-uh s]
- /blu ˈkɒp ər əs/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [bloo kop-er-uh s]
- /blu ˈkɒp ər əs/
Definition of blue copperas words
- noun blue copperas a salt, copper sulfate, CuSO 4 ⋅5H 2 O, occurring naturally as large transparent, deep-blue triclinic crystals, appearing in its anhydrous state as a white powder: used chiefly as a mordant, insecticide, fungicide, and in engraving. 1
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Origin of blue copperas
First appearance:
before 1760 One of the 46% newest English words
First recorded in 1760-70
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blue copperas popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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