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copper

/ˈkɔp.ə/
Meanings
  • noun

    A reddish-orange metal that is ductile, malleable, and conducts electricity and heat well.

    - "Copper is used extensively in electrical wiring."
    - "The Statue of Liberty's torch is made of copper."
    - "Copper pipes are often used for plumbing."
  • noun

    A state in the western United States.

    - "I went to visit family in Copper, Colorado."
    - "Copper is known for its beautiful scenery and outdoor activities."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈkɔp.ə/



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  2. /ˈkɑ.pɚ/



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  3. /ˈkɔp.ə/



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  4. /ˈkɑ.pɚ/



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Synonyms

chestnut , russet , coppery , coppern , constable , cop , police officer
Rhymes
Words rhyming with copper
tuber , super , duper , cupper
Variants
List of all variants of copper that leads to same result
copper , coppers , coppered , coppering , copper beech , copper beeches , copper pyrites , copper pyriteses , copper sulfate , copper sulfates , Barranca del Cobre , Barrancas del Cobre , Copper Canyon , copper-bottomed , chromated copper arsenate
Etymology
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The name 'copper' comes from the Old English word 'copper', which means 'metal that is easy to be worked'.

Trivia
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  1. Copper is the third most commonly used metal in the world.

  2. The largest known deposit of copper is in Chile.

  3. Copper is a good conductor of heat as well as electricity.

  4. Copper was one of the first metals to be smelted by humans, around 8000 BC.

Related Concepts
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  1. Bronze: Bronze is an alloy made primarily of copper and tin. It was widely used in ancient civilizations for making tools, weapons, and statues.

  2. Brass: Brass is an alloy made primarily of copper and zinc. It is often used for decorative purposes and in musical instruments.

Culture
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Copper has been used for thousands of years for various purposes, including making tools, coins, and art. In ancient Rome, copper was used for roofing and water pipes. In literature, copper is often used as a metaphor for something valuable or precious.

How to Memorize "copper"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a penny in your hand. A penny is made primarily of copper. Visualize the reddish-orange color and the way the copper feels when you touch it.

  2. associate

    - Associate the color red with copper. Think of electricity and wires when you hear the word copper.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Copper, the conductor, in wires, is a must-have-ductor' to remember that copper is a good conductor of electricity.

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