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copper > 6 senses
NOUN1copper, Cu, atomic number 29A ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element
2copperA copper penny
3copper, bull, cop, fuzz, pigUncomplimentary terms for a policeman
4copper, copper colorA reddish brown the color of polished copper
5copperAny of various small butterflies of the family Lycaenidae having copper colored wings
VERB1copperCoat with a layer of copper
copper > pronunciation
Soundskaa'per
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copper > noun 1, substance
MeaningA 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.
SynonymsCu, atomic number 29
Narrowerblister copper
Broadermetallic element, metal; conductor
Substance ofbornite, peacock ore; chalcocite, copper glance; chalcopyrite, copper pyrites; cuprite; malachite; brass; bronze
Adjectivescupric, cuprous
Verbscopper
copper > noun 2, possession
MeaningA copper penny.
Broaderpenny, cent, centime
copper > noun 3, person
MeaningUncomplimentary terms for a policeman.
Synonymsbull, cop, fuzz, pig
Broaderpoliceman, police officer, officer
Usagecolloquialism
copper > noun 4, attribute
MeaningA reddish brown the color of polished copper.
Synonymscopper color
Broaderreddish brown, sepia, burnt sienna, Venetian red
copper > noun 5, animal
MeaningAny of various small butterflies of the family Lycaenidae having copper colored wings.
Member ofLycaena, genus Lycaena
NarrowerAmerican copper, Lycaena hypophlaeas
Broaderlycaenid, lycaenid butterfly
copper > verb, contact
MeaningCoat with a layer of copper.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Broadercoat, surface
Nounscopper

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