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copper

/kʌpər/ noun · British & US
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What does copper mean?

noun

A chemical element with the symbol Cu and atomic number 29, a reddish-orange highly ductile metal, and a good conductor of electricity.

Example

"The statue was made from a large piece of copper, which was then polished to a brilliant shine."

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