Spanish green

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Etymology[edit]

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Noun[edit]

Spanish green (uncountable)

  1. (chemistry, dated) Copper acetate.
  2. A color: the color of copper after extended exposure to the atmosphere.
  3. A pigment, formerly used in oil painting, obtained by exposing copper plates to vinegar (acetic acid).
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