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cuprite

cu·prite
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kyoo-prahyt, koo-]
    • /ˈkyu praɪt, ˈku-/
    • /ˈkjuː.praɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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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Top questions with cuprite

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