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View synonyms for cuprous
cuprous
[ kyoo-pruhs, koo- ]
adjective
- containing copper in the univalent state, as cuprous oxide, Cu 2 O.
cuprous
/ ˈkjuːprəs /
adjective
- of or containing copper in the monovalent state
cuprous
/ ko̅o̅′prəs,kyo̅o̅′- /
- Containing copper, especially copper with a valence of 1.
- Compare cupric
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A solution of cuprous chloride which has absorbed CO gives it up on being treated with potassic bichromate and acid.
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"Frankoline," a mixture of cuprous and ferric chlorides dissolved in strong hydrochloric acid absorbed in infusorial earth.
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Yellow to brick-red cuprous oxide forms as a heavy precipitate if glucose is present.
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It is rapidly absorbed by an ammoniacal or acid (hydrochloric acid) solution of cuprous chloride.
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The chemical reaction taking place is the reduction of copper sulphate to cuprous oxide.
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