cupric

[ kyoo-prik, koo- ]

adjective

1. of or containing copper, especially in the bivalent state, as cupric oxide, CuO.

cupric

/ ˈkjuːprɪk /

adjective

1. of or containing copper in the divalent state

cupric

/ ko̅o̅′prĭk,kyo̅o̅′- /

1. Containing copper, especially copper with a valence of 2.
2. Compare cuprous

Word History and Origins

Origin of cupric¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; cupr- + -ic

Word History and Origins

Origin of cupric¹

C18: from Late Latin cuprum copper

Example Sentences

Among those of a more pessimistic bent, suspicions that somewhere deep in the bowels of Westminster a press release was being composed urging people not to read anything into this cupric caesura.

From The Guardian

Scrub it with cupric nitrate for greenish tones, with ferric for a brownish red.

From Los Angeles Times

With spray bottles, they applied both cupric nitrate and ferric nitrate to the metal, then distributed and smoothed the sizzling liquid with mop-shaped brushes.

From New York Times

The copper flowers were no doubt cupric oxide.

From Project Gutenberg

It reduces many metallic oxides, such as lead monoxide and cupric oxide, and decomposes water at a red heat.

From Project Gutenberg