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ver·di·gris

verdigris

 
pronunciation:
vuhr dih gris [or] vuhr dih grihs [or] vuhr dih gri
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: a greenish or bluish patina of copper sulfate or copper chloride that forms on surfaces of copper, brass, or bronze as they are exposed to air or water.
definition 2: copper acetate, used as a pesticide or a pigment.
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