cuprous
Like bronze alloys
Cuprous is a chemistry term meaning containing or relating to copper, specifically copper in its lower oxidation state (+1).
It contrasts with cupric, which refers to copper in its higher oxidation state (+2): cuprous oxide, cuprous chloride.
Both terms derive from the Latin word for copper.
Losing electrons chemically
- corrosionChemical wearing away
- verdigrisCopper oxidation's green crust
- patinaSurface film from aging
- ionCharged atom or molecule
compound · sulfate · chloride · oxide · reduction · valence · electron · bonding
Surface film from aging
- verdigrisCopper oxidation's green crust
- reddishSlightly crimson in hue
- lustrousSoftly bright, reflective
- burnishedPolished by rubbing
tarnish · sheen · gleam · warm-toned · antique · weathered · aged · vintage
Copper-tin alloy
- brassCopper-zinc metal mixture
- cupronickelCopper-nickel alloy
- gunmetalBluish-gray bronze alloy
- pinchbeckCopper-zinc gold imitation
Installed electrical conductors
- circuitClosed electrical pathway
- conductorOne who directs musicians
- currentDirected flow of charge
- electricityEnergy from charged particles
electrons · resistance · transmission · electroplating · anode · cathode · filament · contact
oxidation
Losing electrons chemically
ion · compound · sulfate · chloride · oxide · reduction · valence · electron · bonding · malachite
patina
Surface film from aging
- verdigrisCopper oxidation's green crust
- reddishSlightly crimson in hue
- lustrousSoftly bright, reflective
burnished · tarnish · sheen · gleam · warm-toned · antique · weathered · aged · vintage · decorative
bronze
Copper-tin alloy
- brassCopper-zinc metal mixture
- cupronickelCopper-nickel alloy
- gunmetalBluish-gray bronze alloy
wiring
Installed electrical conductors
electricity · electrons · resistance · transmission · electroplating · anode · cathode · filament · contact · terminal