cupro-
cupro-
or cupri- or cupr-pref.
Copper: cupriferous.
[From Late Latin cuprum, copper; see copper1.]
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cupro-
,cupri-
or before a vowelcupr-
combining form
(Chemistry) indicating copper: cupronickel; cuprite.
[from Latin cuprum]
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