copper
3 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
coppers
plural
coppers
Britannica Dictionary definition of COPPER
1
[noncount]
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a reddish-brown metal that allows heat and electricity to pass through it easily
— often used before another noun
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The wires are (made of) copper.
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copper wire/pipes
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a copper mine
2
[noncount]
:
a reddish-brown color
— usually used before another noun
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see color picture on this page
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copper hair
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copper skin
3
[count]
chiefly British, informal
:
a copper or bronze coin that has little value
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She gave the child a few coppers.
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coppery hair
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a coppery red
2
copper
/ˈkɑːpɚ/
noun
plural
coppers
2
copper
/ˈkɑːpɚ/
noun
plural
coppers
Britannica Dictionary definition of COPPER
[count]
chiefly British, informal
