緑青 — meaning in English

English meaning

• patina noun A thin green or brown film that forms on the surface of copper, bronze or brass after long exposure to the air.
• verdigris noun A blue-green patina or rust that forms on copper-containing metals.

Senses

緑青 is used for these senses in English:

• patina The colour or incrustation which age and wear give to (mainly metallic) objects; especially, the green rust which covers works of art such as ancient bronzes, coins and medals.
• verdigris A blue-green patina or rust that forms on copper-containing metals.

patina — full definition

1. noun A thin green or brown film that forms on the surface of copper, bronze or brass after long exposure to the air.
2. noun The sheen or mellow surface that furniture, leather or stone acquires from age, handling and polishing.
3. noun An impression or quality that covers something superficially, especially one of age, respectability or glamour.

verdigris — full definition

1. noun A blue-green patina or rust that forms on copper-containing metals.
2. noun Copper acetate.
3. noun The color of this patina or material.

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