cuprammonium

[ kyoo-pruh-moh-nee-uhm, -mohn-yuhm, koo- ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. any cation containing copper and ammonia.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cuprammonium¹

First recorded in 1860–65; cupr- + ammonium

Example Sentences

Waterproofing—rubber goods, cuprammonium processes, miscellaneous preparations.

From Project Gutenberg

The author notes that the so-called hydrocellulose (Girard) is almost insoluble in cuprammonium, as is starch.

From Project Gutenberg

Cuprammonium solution was prepared by dissolving the precipitated cupric hydrate in 24 p.ct.

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