cuprous

== English == === Etymology === From Latin cuprum (“copper”), +‎ -ous. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˈkjuːpɹəs/ === Adjective === cuprous (not comparable) Of, or of the nature of, copper. (inorganic chemistry) Containing copper with an oxidation number of 1. ==== Synonyms ==== (of or of the nature of copper): cupreous ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== cupreo- cupro- ==== Translations ==== === See also === cupric