copper (
http://definr.com/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