Meaning & Definition of Copper in English
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Copper
/kɑpər/
noun
1. A 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
synonym:
- copper,
- Cu,
- atomic number 29
2. A copper penny
synonym:
- copper
3. Uncomplimentary terms for a policeman
synonym:
- bull,
- cop,
- copper,
- fuzz,
- pig
4. A reddish-brown color resembling the color of polished copper
synonym:
- copper,
- copper color
5. Any of various small butterflies of the family lycaenidae having coppery wings
synonym:
- copper
verb
1. Coat with a layer of copper
synonym:
- copper
Examples of using
They sell us copper.
Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc.