VERDIGRIS

(noun) a green patina that forms on copper or brass or bronze that has been exposed to the air or water for long periods of time
(noun) a blue or green powder used as a paint pigment
synonyms : cupric acetate
(verb) color verdigris

Mnemonics for verdigris

(Tag: ) verd means green and take gris as grease. So, a coating of a green colour on metal.
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(Tag: ) Verdigris- break into very + degree... they coloured the walls GREEN to a VERY mild DEGREE.
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(Tag: ) Verdigris = Verdi + Gris; There is a Gris in the Verdi means at the dress i.e a spot.
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(Tag: ) break it up to worthy+greese so basically if u forget that it is supposed to get a green colored effect after it has been exposed to air or water u can still make it out from greese that something has been too rusty
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