Verdigris
Pronunciation: /ˈvɝˈdɪɡˈɑɹˈɪz/
Verdigris (noun)
- A bluish-green powder or coating that forms on copper or bronze when they are exposed to air and moisture.
- A green colour used in painting, made from compounds related to copper corrosion.
Examples
- The old statue has a green copper stain on its surface.
- Rain left a green copper stain where the metal was exposed.