Copper - Definition
copper
n 1: a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant
diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals
but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large
masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor [syn:
copper, Cu, atomic number 29]
2: a copper penny
3: uncomplimentary terms for a policeman [syn: bull, cop,
copper, fuzz, pig]
4: a reddish-brown color resembling the color of polished copper
[syn: copper, copper color]
5: any of various small butterflies of the family Lycaenidae
having coppery wings
v 1: coat with a layer of copper