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Topic: Inventions

cupriferous

IPA: /ˌkjuːprɪˈfɛrəs/

KK: /ˈkjuːprɪfərəs/

adjective

Definition: Having copper as a component or ingredient.

Example: The cupriferous ore was mined for its valuable metal.

cuprite

IPA: /ˈkjuːpraɪt/

KK: /ˈkjuːpraɪt/

noun

Definition: A red mineral that contains copper oxide and is a minor source of copper, often formed from the weathering of other copper minerals.

Example: The geologist found a sample of cuprite while exploring the old mining site.

cupronickel

IPA: /ˈkjuːprəˌnɪkəl/

KK: /ˈkjuːprəˌnɪkəl/

noun

Definition: A type of metal made by mixing copper with nickel, usually containing 70% copper and 30% nickel, used for making coins and other items.

Example: The new coins are made from cupronickel, which makes them resistant to corrosion.

cuprous

IPA: /ˈkjuːprəs/

KK: /ˈkjuːprəs/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that is related to or contains copper in a specific form where it has a valence of one.

Example: The cuprous oxide is used in various chemical applications.

cuprum

IPA: /ˈkʌprəm/

KK: /ˈkʌprəm/

noun

Definition: A chemical element with the symbol Cu, known for its reddish-brown color and used in electrical wiring and plumbing.

Example: The statue was made of cuprum, giving it a beautiful shine.

curari

IPA: /kʊˈrɑːri/

KK: /kuˈrɑːri/

noun

Definition: A dark, shiny substance made from the extract of certain plants, used by indigenous people in South America to poison arrows.

Example: The indigenous hunters used curari to make their arrows deadly.

curarine

IPA: /kjʊˈrɛɪn/

KK: /kjuˈrɛɪn/

noun

Definition: A toxic substance derived from certain plants, known for causing paralysis by blocking nerve signals.

Example: Curarine is used in some medical research to study muscle function.

curie

IPA: /ˈkjʊəri/

KK: /ˈkjʊəri/

noun

Definition: A measure of radioactivity that indicates how much a radioactive substance decays, specifically equal to 3.7 × 10^10 disintegrations per second.

Example: The scientist measured the radioactivity of the sample in curies.

curite

IPA: //ˈkjʊəraɪt//

KK: /ˈkjʊərɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of mineral that has a specific crystal structure and is made up of hydrogen, lead, oxygen, and uranium.

Example: Curite is often studied for its unique properties and composition in mineralogy.

curium

IPA: //ˈkjʊəriəm//

KK: /ˈkjʊəriəm/

noun

Definition: A man-made, silvery metallic element that is radioactive and has the atomic number 96. It is used in various scientific applications and has a long half-life for some of its isotopes.

Example: Curium is often used in scientific research and nuclear applications.

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