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Definition of copper
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1 : a common reddish metallic element that is ductile and malleable and is one of the best conductors of heat and electricity — see Chemical Elements Table
2 : a coin or token made of copper or bronze
3 chiefly British : a large boiler (as for cooking)
4 : any of a subfamily (Lycaeninae of the family Lycaenidae) of small butterflies with usually copper-colored wings
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Definition of copper (Entry 2 of 3)
: to coat or sheathe with or as if with copper
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Kids Definition of copper
1 : a tough reddish metallic chemical element that is one of the best conductors of heat and electricity
2 : a reddish brown color copper hair
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Medical Definition of copper
: a common reddish metallic element that is ductile and malleable and one of the best conductors of heat and electricity —symbol Cu — see Chemical Elements Table
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