HyperDic: cu

English > 1 sense of the word Cu:
NOUNsubstanceCu, copper, atomic number 29a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element
English > Cu: 1 sense > noun 1, substance
MeaningA ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor.
Synonymscopper, atomic number 29
Narrowerblister copperAn impure form of copper having a black blistered surface
BroaderconductorA substance that readily conducts e.g. electricity and heat
metallic element, metalAny of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
Substance ofbornite, peacock oreA mineral consisting of sulfides of copper and iron that is found in copper deposits
brassAn alloy of copper and zinc
bronzeAn alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements
chalcocite, copper glanceA heavy grey mineral that is an ore of copper
chalcopyrite, copper pyritesA yellow copper ore (CuFeS2) made up of copper and iron sulfide
cupriteA mineral consisting of cuprous oxide that is a source of copper
malachiteA green or blue mineral used as an ore of copper and for making ornamental objects
Spanishcobre, número atómico 29
Catalancoure, número atòmic 29

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