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copper1 noun 1 chem (symbol Cu, atomic number 29) a soft reddish-brown metallic element that occurs both as the free metal and in various ores, especially chalcopyrite, and which is an exellent conductor of heat and electricity. 2 (usually coppers) any coin of low value made of copper or bronze. 3 a large metal vessel for boiling water in. 4 a reddish-brown colour. adj 1 made from copper. 2 copper-coloured. verb (coppered, coppering) to cover with copper. coppery adj.
ETYMOLOGY: Anglo-Saxon coper, from Latin cuprum, from Cyprium aes metal of Cyprus.
copper2 noun, slang, chiefly Brit a policeman. Often shortened to cop1 noun.
ETYMOLOGY: 19c: from cop1.
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