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cuprammonium

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

noun

, Chemistry.
  1. any cation containing copper and ammonia.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of cuprammonium1

First recorded in 1860–65; cupr- + ammonium
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Example Sentences

Waterproofing—rubber goods, cuprammonium processes, miscellaneous preparations.

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

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

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