Copper

Quick meaning: Copper is a noun meaning The reddish-brown colour of copper (etymology 1, noun sense 1).

Meaning

The reddish-brown colour of copper (etymology 1, noun sense 1).

More Meanings

1. Made of copper (etymology 1, noun sense 1).
2. Having the reddish-brown colour of copper.
3. To coat or sheathe (something) with copper (etymology 1, noun sense 1).
4. To give (something) a colour by applying a copper salt.
5. (uncountable, chemistry) A reddish-brown metallic chemical element (symbol Cu) with the atomic number 29; also, the metal made up of this element.
6. Any of various specialized items made of copper (etymology 1, noun sense 1), where the use of the metal is either necessary or traditional to the function of the item.
7. (dated) To give copper coins to (someone); to pay.

Example Sentences

Near-synonyms: chestnut, russet

Through the clear smooth water her copper shone brightly; […]

Men talke much […] of the Philoſophers ſtone, that it turneth copper into gold; […]

[Donald] Trump's July 8 announcement of a 50% tariff on copper imports beginning August 1 sent prices surging 13% in one day, up to a record high of $5.69 per pound.

Word Forms

• coppers
• coppering
• coppered

Synonyms for copper

Depending on context, synonyms include chestnut, russet, coppern, coppery, copperish, constable.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include bull, fuzz, pig, cop, zinc, cobalt.

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