cupro-

/kjuːpɹoʊ/

prefix

Of or pertaining to copper.

Similar
chalco-
OriginLate Latin cuprum →
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Meanings

prefix

alternative cupr-

  1. chemistryOf or pertaining to copper.

    Synonyms: chalco-

Synonyms & antonyms

prefixOf or pertaining to copper.

Similar
chalco-
Also see
chalco-

Origin

  1. Late Latincuprum“copper”
  2. Englishcupro-

From Late Latin cuprum (“copper”) through its compound form in -o-.

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Translations

Polish miedzio-
  • miedzio-of or pertaining to copper
Portuguese cupro-
  • cupro-of or pertaining to copper
Cite this entry
APA

cupro-. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cupro-

MLA

“cupro-.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cupro-. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “cupro-,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cupro-.

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