cupro-

or cupri- or cupr-

pref.

Copper: cupriferous.

[From Late Latin cuprum, copper; see copper¹.]

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cupro-

cupri-

or before a vowel

cupr-

combining form

(Chemistry) indicating copper: cupronickel; cuprite.

[from Latin cuprum]

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1947: Cupro- nickel coins were issued by the British Mint to replace silver.

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