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单词 cupreous
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Definition of cupreous in English:

cupreous

adjective ˈkjuːprɪəsˈkjupriəs
  • Of or like copper.

    stained green with cupreous patina
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Placed within a chronological framework, a clear development of the cupreous male figure is evident.
    • The crucifix is made of a copper alloy or cupreous material, and has a broken attachment loop.
    • She stopped besides him and looked down at him with one cupreous eyebrow raised.
    • in this monastery: one is a 3.5-meter porcelain Buddha, the other is 7-meter 14-storied cupreous tower and another one is 2.3-meter great cupreous bell weighing 25 tons.
    • Electrolytic reduction of cupreous metals is also carried out in the same manner as described for iron.

Origin

Mid 17th century: from late Latin cupreus (from cuprum 'copper') + -ous.

 
 

Definition of cupreous in US English:

cupreous

adjectiveˈkjupriəsˈkyo͞oprēəs
  • Of or like copper.

    stained green with cupreous patina
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Placed within a chronological framework, a clear development of the cupreous male figure is evident.
    • Electrolytic reduction of cupreous metals is also carried out in the same manner as described for iron.
    • She stopped besides him and looked down at him with one cupreous eyebrow raised.
    • in this monastery: one is a 3.5-meter porcelain Buddha, the other is 7-meter 14-storied cupreous tower and another one is 2.3-meter great cupreous bell weighing 25 tons.
    • The crucifix is made of a copper alloy or cupreous material, and has a broken attachment loop.

Origin

Mid 17th century: from late Latin cupreus (from cuprum ‘copper’) + -ous.

 
 
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