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Definition
Verdigris; the green rust on copper.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the green patina that forms on copper, brass, or bronze surfaces over time due to oxidation. While it is a technical term in chemistry, it is also commonly used in everyday life when describing old metal objects or antique items that have weathered.
Examples
Is verdigris the same thing as copper oxide?
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Common phrases
verdigris green
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
