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verdigris

UK/'vә:digri:s/US
GREC2

Definitions

n.

A blue-green patina that forms on copper, brass, or bronze when exposed to air or moisture.

铜绿(铜、黄铜或青铜表面形成的蓝绿色锈迹)

v.

To coat or cover with verdigris.

使覆盖铜绿

Root Breakdown

Native English
verdigrisother
=verdigris

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The old copper roof had turned green with verdigris over centuries.

  • 2.

    Verdigris gives historic bronze statues their distinctive patina.

  • 3.

    The antique copper pot showed beautiful verdigris markings.

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