Verdigris Mnemonic
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verdigris
verdigris
/ˈvɝ.də.ɡɹis/
Examples
- Copper will not rust and it weathers naturally to verdigris patina.
- Most of the glass is framed by copper with a verdigris patina.
- The hip roof of verdigris copper contrasts with the dark reddish brick.
- Copper resinate, made from verdigris, is not lightfast, even in oil paint.
- I want to remove verdigris.
- Most suffered from corrosion and verdigris.
- He is concerned about the verdigris on his watch.
- It is composed of verdigris, vinegar, and honey, boiled to a consistency.
- Move it then when it becomes quite green and has the appearance of verdigris.
- A few weeks later the pot was dug up and the verdigris scraped off.
a blue or green powder used as a paint pigment
noun
a green patina that forms on copper or brass or bronze that has been exposed to the air or water for long periods of time
noun
color verdigris
verb
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"Verdi + Gris. The greenish crust on old metal as if painted by Verdi in grey."
"Verdi + Gris. Green crust on copper like Verdi's gray wig."
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