What does ochreous mean?
Ochreous means Alternative form of ochrous..
Ochreous
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Alternative form of ochrous..
Example Sentences
The contact of the air causes the water to deposit an ochreous, brown precipitate, which contains the basic crenate of the peroxide of iron, together with the apocrenate.
The white-walled drawing-room, dim in the ochreous twilight of drawn blinds, was hung with Richard's Italian water-colours and other pictorial mementos of the honeymoon[…]
Word Forms
- more ochreous
- most ochreous
Related Words
When Should You Use Ochreous?
Use ochreous when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for ochreous?
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
What is the opposite of ochreous?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use ochreous in a sentence?
The contact of the air causes the water to deposit an ochreous, brown precipitate, which contains the basic crenate of the peroxide of iron, together with the apocrenate.
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