verdigris

IPA: vˈɝdɪgrɪs

Examples of "verdigris" in Sentences

She held the verdigris watering can in one muddy hand.
In the same way they put in plates of copper and make verdigris, which is called "aeruca."
There is a school of thought that says the alchemists mistook vitriol for verdigris, which is copper (II) acetate.
With regard to the colic, I think it is occasioned by the verdigris which is mixed with every thing they eat or drink.
Some organic acids form copper salts, which generally are toxic, such as verdigris induced by acetic, lactic or tartaric acids.
* littlebuhnee: crocheted treasure tote ( "Choosing of the Fairest") * sealgair: earrings: Turquoise, copper wire & "verdigris" feathers.
The trace of tarnished copper, commonly called verdigris, poisoned the wholesome draught; a minute dose administered by stealth did incalculable mischief.
I can see the maple tree outside the window, and beyond it, the old field on one side and the park with the verdigris Revolutionary War statue on the other.
The art-house chain MK2 has two multiplexes on either side of the Canal de l'Ourcq and a jaunty, white electric boat that shuttles across the verdigris water.
Orpiment made a brilliant yellow pigment, but it turned an unattractive dark shade when mixed with or placed close to copper - or lead-based colors such as verdigris or vermilion.