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cupric

/ˈkjuːpɹɪk/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.38 in modern English

Syllables
cupric
IPA
/ˈkjuːpɹɪk/
12
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
1
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Of, pertaining to, or derived from, copper; containing copper.

adj

Containing copper with an oxidation number of 2

Etymology

Ultimately from Latin cuprum (“copper”). See -ic.

Origin

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /ˈkjuːpɹɪk/

Phrases

cupric acetate cupric carbonate cupric chloride cupric oxide cupric sulfate cupric sulphate cupric sulfide cupric sulphide

Frequently Paired Words

cupreo- cupro- cuprine cuprous

Synonyms

cuprous

Questions

How do you pronounce cupric?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈkjuːpɹɪk/.
What does cupric mean?
Of, pertaining to, or derived from, copper; containing copper.
Where does cupric come from?
It is traced to Latin.

How to pronounce cupric

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