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verdigris

noun
/ˈvɜːrdɪɡriːs/

Meaning

A green or bluish deposit that forms on copper, brass, or bronze surfaces due to oxidation.

Example Sentences

The old statue was covered in verdigris after years of exposure to the rain.

Synonyms

patina, rust, corrosion, oxidation

Antonyms

polish, cleanliness

Collocations

covered in verdigris, coated with verdigris, verdigris layer

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