Aeruginous
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Aeruginous is an adjective meaning Pertaining to copper rust; in particular, resembling the (bluish-)greenish colour of copper rust.
Meaning
Pertaining to copper rust; in particular, resembling the (bluish-)greenish colour of copper rust.
Example Sentences
There was definitely some aeruginous material on that door handle.
It is not possible to adequately discuss aeruginous (copper rust) corrosion products without introducing several principles of corrosion and descriptions of minerals.
Synonyms for aeruginous
Depending on context, synonyms include verdigris.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include eruginous, ferruginated, ferruginous, furruginous, cupriferous, aurichalceous.
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