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- [kyoo-prahyt, koo-]
- /ˈkyu praɪt, ˈku-/
- /ˈkjuː.praɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kyoo-prahyt, koo-]
- /ˈkyu praɪt, ˈku-/
Definitions of cuprite word
- noun cuprite a red secondary mineral consisting of cuprous oxide in cubic crystalline form: a source of copper. Formula: Cu2O 3
- noun cuprite a reddish mineral, Cu2O, that is an ore of copper; cuprous oxide 3
- noun cuprite a mineral, cuprous oxide, Cu 2 O, occurring in red crystals and brown to black granular masses: an ore of copper. 1
- noun cuprite A dark red or brownish black mineral consisting of cuprous oxide. 1
- noun cuprite (mineralogy) A mineral composed of cuprous oxide and a minor ore of copper. 0
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Origin of cuprite
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
First recorded in 1840-50; cupr- + -ite1
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Parts of speech for Cuprite
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cuprite popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
cuprite usage trend in Literature
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