cuprate

[ˈkjuːpreɪt]

cuprate Definition

a compound containing copper in its +2 oxidation state, especially one used as a superconductor.

Using cuprate: Examples

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    The high-temperature superconductivity of cuprates is still not fully understood.

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    Cuprates are widely used in electronic devices.

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Summary: cuprate in Brief

A 'cuprate' [ˈkjuːpreɪt] is a compound that contains copper in its +2 oxidation state, often used as a superconductor. Cuprates are widely used in electronic devices and their high-temperature superconductivity is still not fully understood.