chloroid

/kloʊˈraɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A green or greenish-yellow pigment; a mixture of blue and yellow in various proportions.

“The artist used various shades of chloroid to create a unique landscape painting.”

2. noun

A greenish-yellow pigment, especially a mixture of blue and yellow in various proportions, used in painting and printing.

“The artist carefully mixed the chloroid to achieve the desired effect in her artwork.”

Synonyms

  • verdigris
  • viridian

Antonyms

  • crimson
  • ochre