Meaning Of The Word Copper

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copper
uncountable noun: Copper is a reddish-brown metal that is used to make things such as coins and electrical wires.

copper in American English 1
a reddish-brown, malleable, ductile, metallic element that is corrosion-resistant and an excellent conductor of electricity and heat: symbol, Cu; at. no., 29
of copper
to cover or coat with copper
adjective: made of copper
noun: a malleable, ductile, metallic element having a characteristic reddish-brown color: used in large quantities as an electrical conductor and in the manufacture of alloys, as brass and bronze; at. wt.: 63.54; at. no.: 29; sp. gr.: 8.92 at 20°C
transitive verb: to cover, coat, or sheathe with copper

copper in American English 2
a policeman
noun: a police officer

copper in British English 2
noun: a police officer

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