HyperDic: paris_green

English > 2 senses of the expression Paris green:
NOUNsubstanceParis greena toxic double salt of copper arsenate and copper acetate
attributeParis green, yellow green, yellowish green, chartreuse, pea greena shade of green tinged with yellow
English > Paris green: 2 senses > noun 1, substance
MeaningA toxic double salt of copper arsenate and copper acetate.
Broaderdouble saltA solution of two simple salts that forms a single substance on crystallization
insecticide, insect powderA chemical used to kill insects
pigmentdry coloring material (especially a powder to be mixed with a liquid / liquid to produce paint, etc.)
Spanishcardenillo
English > Paris green: 2 senses > noun 2, attribute
MeaningA shade of green tinged with yellow.
Synonymsyellow green, yellowish green, chartreuse, pea green
Broadergreen, greenness, viriditygreen color or pigment
Spanishchartreuse, verde amarillento, verde-amarillo, verde loro

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