verdigrisy

/vəˈrɪɡ.rɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A greenish-blue pigment produced by the oxidation of copper, or a greenish-blue color resembling this.

“The old statue showed signs of verdigris from years of exposure to the elements.”

Synonyms

  • copper oxide
  • patina

Antonyms

  • aluminum
  • silver