The Welsh copper industries of mining, smelting and refining created generations of talented workers. Although dominated by men, women took part too, particularly in the North Wales mines. Copperworking settlements created new communities in Wales and abroad.
Bitter definition, having a harsh, disagreeably acrid taste, like that of aspirin, quinine, wormwood, or aloes. See more.
adjective, bitterer, bitterest. 1. having a harsh, disagreeably acrid taste, like that of aspirin, quinine, wormwood, or aloes. 2. producing one of the four basic taste sensations; not sour, sweet, or salt. 3. hard to bear; grievous; distressful: a bitter sorrow.