copper  /ˈkɑ pər/ ? Meaning of "copper"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) 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
  2. (n) a copper penny
  3. (n) uncomplimentary terms for a policeman
  4. (n) a reddish-brown color resembling the color of polished copper
  5. (n) any of various small butterflies of the family Lycaenidae having coppery wings
  6. (v) coat with a layer of copper

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  1. In the kingdom of copper there are two major provinces.
  2. In the face of a commodity decline which has caused such losses in the past five months as 15% for wheat, 16% for silver, 13% for lead, copper long stayed firm at 18.
  3. After a gloomy winter, copper investors thought they saw a few signs of spring.

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  1. "This is great news for Queensland and the Queensland economy," Ms Bligh said today. "Frankly, it's a relief to have this issue behind us. We can now move full steam ahead with projects like LNG in Gladstone and Ernest Henry copper mine in Mt...
    on Jul 6, 2010 By: Anna Bligh Source: PressZoom (press release)

  2. "Many countries have oil, gold, diamond, copper, platinum - but we cannot put our acts together. We must unite not just politically but also economically," Mugabe said.
    on Jul 1, 2007 By: Robert Mugabe Source: International Herald Tribune

  3. "We are even seeing problems at cemeteries with the stealing of copper" from grave sites, Macdonald told reporters.
    on Dec 18, 2007 By: Ian Macdonald Source: FOXNews

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