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| ver·di·gris [ vúrdi grss, vúrdi grìss, vúrdi gr ] |
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1. green deposit on copper: a green or greenish blue deposit patina of copper carbonates on copper, brass, and bronze that is caused by atmospheric corrosion
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2. greenish powder formed on copper: a green or greenish blue poisonous powder formed by the action of acetic acid on copper and consisting of one or more basic copper acetates. Use: paint pigment, fungicide.
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| [14th century. < Old French vert de Grece "green of Greece"] |
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