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cuprous

/kyoo-pruhs, koo-/US // ˈkyu prəs, ˈku- //UK // (ˈkjuːprəs) //

杯状的,杯状物,杯状,杯水车薪

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Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : containing copper in the univalent state, as cuprous oxide, Cu2O.

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Examples

  • A solution of cuprous chloride which has absorbed CO gives it up on being treated with potassic bichromate and acid.

  • "Frankoline," a mixture of cuprous and ferric chlorides dissolved in strong hydrochloric acid absorbed in infusorial earth.

  • Yellow to brick-red cuprous oxide forms as a heavy precipitate if glucose is present.

  • It is rapidly absorbed by an ammoniacal or acid (hydrochloric acid) solution of cuprous chloride.

  • The chemical reaction taking place is the reduction of copper sulphate to cuprous oxide.