Spanish green

noun

Copper acetate.

Meanings

nounSpanish green (uncountable)
  1. dateduncountablechemistryCopper acetate.
  2. uncountableA color: the color of copper after extended exposure to the atmosphere.
  3. uncountableA pigment, formerly used in oil painting, obtained by exposing copper plates to vinegar (acetic acid).

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