Cupric: meaning, definitions and examples

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cupric

 

[ หˆkyuหprษชk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

chemical compound

The term 'cupric' refers to a compound or ion that contains copper in its +2 oxidation state. This is commonly encountered in various copper salts, where copper exhibits its characteristic properties. Cupric compounds are typically blue or green in color and are soluble in water. They play essential roles in various chemical reactions and biological systems.

Synonyms

copper(II), copperous

Examples of usage

  • Cupric sulfate is often used as a fungicide.
  • The cupric ion plays a crucial role in enzyme activity.
  • Cupric chloride is used in various industrial applications.

Translations

Translations of the word "cupric" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cรบprico

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‰เคชเคฐ (cupric)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช kupferhaltig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kuprik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผั–ะดะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ miedziowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้Š…ใฎ (dล no)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cuprique

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cรบprico

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bakฤฑr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตฌ๋ฆฌ์˜ (guri-ui)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุญุงุณ (nuhas)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mฤ›ฤnatรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ meฤnatรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้“œ็š„ (tรณng de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ baker

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kopar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผั‹ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒฃแƒ—แƒ˜แƒ (tut'ia)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mis

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cรบprico

Word origin

The term 'cupric' is derived from the Latin word 'cuprum', which means copper. The suffix '-ic' is used in chemistry to denote a higher oxidation state of an element compared to 'cuprous', which refers to the +1 oxidation state of copper. The distinction between cupric and cuprous is significant in chemistry, as it helps in identifying the reactivity and properties of copper in various compounds. The awareness of these terms became more prevalent in the 19th century as modern chemistry began to take shape, allowing for a clearer understanding of elemental states and their implications. Today, cupric compounds are widely studied and utilized in various fields, including agriculture, industry, and environmental science.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,167, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.