cupro-

1. variant of cupri-:

   cupronickel.

cupro-

combining_form

1. indicating copper

   cupronickel

   cuprite

Word History and Origins

Origin of cupro-¹

from Latin cuprum

Example Sentences

Overall, global production of cellulose-based fibers including lyocell, modal and cupro grew more than 10% to 7.2 million tons in 2022, according to the nonprofit Textile Exchange.

From Reuters

Uniqlo has expanded its AIRism line using super-fine, smooth fibers made from polyester and cupro, which is made from cotton waste, that it says dry quickly and feel cool.

From Reuters

From left: Melitta Baumeister cotton blend shorts, $480 at Totokaelo, totokaelo.com; Wales Bonner cupro blend shorts, $525 at Totokaelo, totokaelo.com; Martine Rose cotton cargo shorts, $610 at La Garçonne, lagarconne.com; Marques’ Almeida denim shorts, $350 at La Garçonne, largarconne.com.

From New York Times

Cupro, for example, is a regenerated cellulose fiber made from cotton linter — the silky fibers that stick to the seeds of the cotton plant after it has been ginned.

From Los Angeles Times

The collection culminated with silken suits with a comfy pajama feel made out of cupro, a regenerated cotton fiber often used as a silk substitute, and paired with flip-flops.

From Washington Times