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cuprous oxide

n. An old term for copper(I) oxide, chemical formula Cu2O. Used as a pigment, fungicide and antifouling ingredient.

Usage examples of "cuprous oxide".

Sadie now knew the spell which would retard permeation and blistering on a cuprous oxide mix applied to whitecast iron, and had —.

Sadie now knew the spell which would retard permeation and blistering on a cuprous oxide mix applied to whitecast iron, and had look, see she held out a hand across the foam of her dress, indelible blue half moons of cobalt under her fingernails.