cuprite

noun

cu·​prite ˈkyü-ˌprīt How to pronounce cuprite (audio)
ˈkü-
: a red mineral consisting of copper oxide that is a minor ore of copper

Examples of cuprite in a Sentence

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Word History

Etymology

German Kuprit, from Late Latin cuprum

First Known Use

circa 1850, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cuprite was circa 1850

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“Cuprite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cuprite. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

cuprite

noun
cu·​prite ˈk(y)ü-ˌprīt How to pronounce cuprite (audio)
: a red mineral that is an oxide of copper and an ore of copper

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