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: {Cu}, {atomic number 29}]

2: a copper penny

3: (informal) uncomplimentary terms for a policeman [syn: {bull},

{cop}, {fuzz}, {pig}]

4: a reddish brown the color of polished copper [syn: {copper

color}]

5: any of various small butterflies of the family Lycaenidae

having copper colored wings

v : coat with a layer of copper

copper

Conventional electrical network cable with a core conductor of

copper (or aluminium!)

Opposed to {light pipe} or, say, a short-range microwave link.

[{Jargon File}]

(1994-11-30)