Spanish green

English

Etymology

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Noun

Spanish green (uncountable)

1. (chemistry, dated) Copper acetate.
2. A color: the color of copper after extended exposure to the atmosphere.
3. A pigment, formerly used in oil painting, obtained by exposing copper plates to vinegar (acetic acid).

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See also

• verdigris