Cuprite

Translation of "cuprite" into Russian

Noun

cuprite

cuprites pl

Cuprite is a minor ore of copper.

Куприт является второстепенной рудой меди.

Noun

A red mineral consisting of copper(I) oxide, typically occurring as octahedral crystals.

The geologist was excited to find a large deposit of cuprite in the old mine.

Adjective

Containing, composed of, or relating to the mineral cuprite.

The miners extracted cuprite ore from the oxidized zone.