cupro-

or cupri- or cupr-

pref.

Copper: cupriferous.

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

cupri-

or before a vowel

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.

Tenders are invited for Re-Tubing Of Hydrogen Gas Cooler (With Cupro- Nickel Tubes) Of 200/210 Mw Unit No.

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