copper
IPA: kˈɑpɝ
noun
- (uncountable) A reddish-brown, malleable, ductile metallic element with high electrical and thermal conductivity, symbol Cu, and atomic number 29.
- The reddish-brown colour/color of copper.
- (countable, dated) Any of various specialized items that are made of copper, where the use of copper is either traditional or vital to the function of the item.
- (countable) A copper coin, typically of a small denomination, such as a penny.
- (UK, Australia, dated) A large pot, often used for heating water or washing clothes over a fire. In Australasia at least, it could also be a fixed installation made of copper, with a fire underneath and its own chimney. Generally made redundant by the advent of the washing machine.
- (entomology) Any of various lycaenid butterflies with copper-coloured upperwings, especially those of the genera Lycaena and Paralucia.
- (slang, law enforcement) A police officer.
- A surname.
verb
- To sheathe or coat with copper.
adjective
- Made of copper.
- Having the reddish-brown colour/color of copper.
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