coppering Definition

copper¹
noun

1. chem.
(symbol Cu, atomic number 29) a soft reddish-brown metallic element that occurs both as the free metal and in various ores, especially chalcopyrite, and which is an exellent conductor of heat and electricity.
2. Any coin of low value made of copper or bronze.

Form: coppers (usually)
3. A large metal vessel for boiling water in.
4. A reddish-brown colour.

adj

1. Made from copper.
2. Copper-coloured.

verb

coppered, coppering
1. To cover with copper.

Derivative: coppery
adj

Etymology: Anglo-Saxon coper, from Latin cuprum, from Cyprium aes metal of Cyprus.