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cuprite

/ˈkjuː.praɪt/

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noun

/ˈkjuː.praɪt/C2formalscientific
  • ruМинерал, состоящий из оксида меди(I), который служит рудой для получения меди.

A mineral composed of cuprous oxide, which serves as an ore of copper.

  1. Copper ore mineralC2formalscientific

    A red or reddish-brown mineral composed of cuprous oxide (Cu2O), which is an important ore of copper.

    ruКуприт

    • Cuprite is often found in the oxidized zones of copper deposits.
    • The specimen of cuprite displayed a deep ruby-red color.
    • Miners extracted cuprite as a valuable source of copper.