verdigris

verdigris Definition

ver·di·gris (vʉr′di grēs′, -gris)

noun

a green or greenish-blue poisonous compound, a basic acetate of copper, prepared by treating copper with acetic acid and used as a pigment, dye, etc.
a green or greenish-blue coating (false verdigris) that forms like rust on brass, bronze, or copper

Etymology: ME vertegrez < MFr verdegris < OFr vert de Grece, lit., green of Greece < verd, green (see vert) + de, of + Grece, Greece

verdigris Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

finish: Product Description: These popular 20W lights are made from aluminum with an attractive verdigris finish.
copper: The woodwork is finished in white, with a verdigris copper roof.
roof: The woodwork is finished in white, with a verdigris copper roof.
resin: Made out of verdigris resin, the dragon sphere can be enjoyed year-long.

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