cuprite

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Noun cuprite has 1 sense

cuprite - a mineral consisting of cuprous oxide that is a source of copper
--₁ is a kind of mineral
--₁ has substances: copper, Cu, atomic number 29

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Cuprite

Definition:

Cuprite is a mineral that is a copper oxide with the chemical formula Cu₂O. It typically occurs as deep red crystals and is commonly used as a gemstone.

Senses:

Noun: A mineral that is a red oxide of copper.
Noun: A deep red gemstone made of cuprite.

Sense 1:

Noun: A mineral that is a red oxide of copper.

Sample sentence:

The copper mine contained various minerals, including cuprite.

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Sense 2:

Noun: A deep red gemstone made of cuprite.

Sample sentence:

Her ring sparkled with a beautiful cuprite gemstone.

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