Verdigris
noun
A bright bluish-green color or pigment that is created by the corrosion of copper, brass, or bronze.
The old copper statue has started to develop spots of verdigris.
Often appears as...
- spots of verdigris
- verdigris color
noun
A specific type of chemical compound, usually obtained by the reaction of acetic acid with copper.
Verdigris has been used in the past as a pigment for paints.
Often appears as...
- verdigris pigment
- verdigris compound
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A bright bluish-green color or pigment that is created by the corrosion of copper, brass, or bronze.
The old copper statue has started to develop spots of verdigris.
Often appears as...
- spots of verdigris
- verdigris color
noun
A specific type of chemical compound, usually obtained by the reaction of acetic acid with copper.
Verdigris has been used in the past as a pigment for paints.
Often appears as...
- verdigris pigment
- verdigris compound
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Aging Copper
Verdigris often signifies old, weathered copper items with historical or vintage charm.
The verdigris on the ancient doorknob highlighted its antique beauty.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Arts
In art, verdigris can refer to a color used to convey age or a classic feel in paintings.
He used a verdigris shade to give the landscape painting a timeless look.
Pro Tip 3/3Descriptive Imagery
Use verdigris to describe objects beyond metals, such as coloration in descriptive writing.
Her eyes had a striking verdigris hue, reminiscent of oxidized copper.
Pro Tip 1/3Aging Copper
Verdigris often signifies old, weathered copper items with historical or vintage charm.
The verdigris on the ancient doorknob highlighted its antique beauty.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Arts
In art, verdigris can refer to a color used to convey age or a classic feel in paintings.
He used a verdigris shade to give the landscape painting a timeless look.
Pro Tip 3/3Descriptive Imagery
Use verdigris to describe objects beyond metals, such as coloration in descriptive writing.
Her eyes had a striking verdigris hue, reminiscent of oxidized copper.
Pro Tip 1/3Aging Copper
Verdigris often signifies old, weathered copper items with historical or vintage charm.
The verdigris on the ancient doorknob highlighted its antique beauty.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Arts
In art, verdigris can refer to a color used to convey age or a classic feel in paintings.
He used a verdigris shade to give the landscape painting a timeless look.
Pro Tip 3/3Descriptive Imagery
Use verdigris to describe objects beyond metals, such as coloration in descriptive writing.
Her eyes had a striking verdigris hue, reminiscent of oxidized copper.
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