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[どう()]
dou
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[あか()]
aka
[あかがね()]
akagane
[あか()·がね()]
akagane

English Meaning(s) for 銅

noun
  1. copper (Cu)
  2. bronze (medal)

Definition and Synonyms for 銅

Copper a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element
Synonyms: 赤金, ,
Copper occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses
Synonyms: 赤金, ,
Copper used as an electrical and thermal conductor
Synonyms: 赤金, ,

Meanings for each kanji in 銅

» copper

Categories 銅 is a member of

Metal any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
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Conductor a substance that readily conducts e.g. electricity and heat
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Sample Sentences for 銅

Copper and silver are both metals.
Bronze-ware is largely made from alloys of brass and tin.
Electricity cables are made of copper.
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Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc.

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