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cuprous

[ kyoo-pruhs, koo- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

cuprous

/ ˈkjuːprəs /

cuprous

/ ko̅o̅′prəs,kyo̅o̅′- /

Origin of cuprous¹

First recorded in 1660–70; cupr- + -ous

A solution of cuprous chloride which has absorbed CO gives it up on being treated with potassic bichromate and acid.

"Frankoline," a mixture of cuprous and ferric chlorides dissolved in strong hydrochloric acid absorbed in infusorial earth.

Yellow to brick-red cuprous oxide forms as a heavy precipitate if glucose is present.

It is rapidly absorbed by an ammoniacal or acid (hydrochloric acid) solution of cuprous chloride.

The chemical reaction taking place is the reduction of copper sulphate to cuprous oxide.

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