copperize

\\-ˌrīz\ transitive verb (-ed/-ing/-s)

: to impregnate or plate with copper : treat with copper or a copper compound

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copperize, v.

(ˈkɒpəraɪz)

[f. copper n. + -ize: cf. silverize.]

trans. To impregnate with copper or some preparation containing that metal.

In mod. Dicts.