Definition of verdigris - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
metal corrosionTECH. blue-green patina on copper metalsTECH.
- The statue was covered in verdigris after years of exposure.
2.
art materialsTECH. copper acetate used as pigment or fungicideTECH.
- Artists used verdigris as a pigment in their paintings.
Verb
1.
colorintr. TECH. become greenish-blue from metal corrosionintr. TECH.
- The old statue began to verdigris after years in the garden.
2.
coatingtr. TECH. coat a surface with green copper patina for an aged metal looktr. TECH.
- The artist verdigrised the sculpture for an antique look.
Images of verdigris
blue-green patina on copper metals 
copper acetate used as pigment or fungicide
Origin of verdigris
French, vert (green) + de gris (of grey)
Examples of verdigris in a sentence
Verdigris formed on the copper roof over time. The verdigris on the statue gave it an ancient look. The copper roof will verdigris over time if not treated. Bronze sculptures verdigris when exposed to the elements. She verdigrised the metal frame to prevent rust. The craftsman verdigrised the gate for a vintage effect.
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- French:patine, verdir, ...
- German:Grünspan, patinieren, ...
- Italian:verderame, coprirsi di verderame, ...
- Spanish:cardenillo, cubrirse de verdín, ...
- Portuguese:azinhavre, esverdear, ...
- Chinese:铜绿, 变成蓝绿色, ...
- Japanese:緑青, 緑青が生じる, ...
- Arabic:زِنْجار, اِكْتَسَى بِالزِّنْجار, ...
- Hebrew:יְרוּקֶת, לְהִתְכַּחֵל, ...
- Russian:патины, покрываться патиной, ...
- Ukrainian:патина, покриватися патиною, ...
- Hindi:वर्दिग्रिस, हरा-नीला होना, ...
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