cupric

English

Etymology

Ultimately from Latin cuprum (“copper”). See -ic.

Adjective

cupric (not comparable)

Of, pertaining to, or derived from, copper; containing copper.
(chemistry) Containing copper with an oxidation number of 2

Derived terms

Derived terms

cupric carbonate
cupric chloride
cupric oxide

cupric sulfate, cupric sulphate
cupric sulfide, cupric sulphide
mercurico-cupric

Related terms

cupreo-
cupro-

Translations

pertaining to copper

French: cuprique (fr)

containing copper with an oxidation number of 2

Italian: rameico (it)

See also

cuprous

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