1. The Latin name for the chemical element copper (Cu), used in scientific and formal contexts.
Usage: formal; scientific; chiefly used in chemistry and metallurgy

Examples

• The periodic table lists cuprum with atomic number 29.
• Cuprum is an excellent conductor of electricity and heat.
• Ancient civilizations valued cuprum for making tools and ornaments.
• The chemical symbol for cuprum is Cu.
• Cuprum compounds are used in various industrial applications.