kupferhaltig
Translation
containing copper, cupreous, cupriferous
Examples
Man fand kupferhaltiges Gestein in den Bergen.
They found rock containing copper in the mountains.
Vorsicht bei kupferhaltigen Leitungen.
Be careful with pipes containing copper.
Grammar Patterns
((a)) copper-containing ((noun)) This is a copper-containing ore.
Similar Words
Antonyms: kupferfrei (copper-free)
Etymology
A compound of 'Kupfer' (copper) and the suffix '-haltig' (containing), which comes from the verb 'halten' (to hold, contain).
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Kupfer' (copper) + '-haltig' (containing). The suffix '-haltig' is very common and useful for describing contents.