cupriferous

cu·prif·er·ous

C0808700 (ko͞o-prĭf′ər-əs, kyo͞o-)adj. Containing copper.

cupriferous

(kjuːˈprɪfərəs) adj (Chemistry) (of a substance such as an ore) containing or yielding copper

cu•prif•er•ous

(kyuˈprɪf ər əs, ku-)

adj. containing or yielding copper. [1775–85]