(ver-di-gris) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. 1 a green patina that forms on copper or brass that has been exposed to the air or water for long periods of time; 2 a blue or green powder used as a paint pigment

Example Sentence

Verdigris was forming on the copper roof.

Synonyms

bluish patina; green patina; cupric acetate

Antonyms

glass

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