Paris Green Definition

noun
A poisonous emerald-green powder, C4 H6 As6 Cu4 O16 , used as a pigment, insecticide, and wood preservative.
American Heritage Medicine
A poisonous, bright-green powder made by reacting sodium arsenite with copper sulfate and acetic acid.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
adjective
Of a shade of pale green, originally produced with Copper(II) acetoarsenite.
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Other Word Forms of Paris Green

Noun

Singular:
Paris green
Plural:
Paris greens

Paris Green Sentence Examples

  • The two most useful arsenical sprays are Paris green and arsenate of lead.

  • Dusting with Paris green is, however, an efficient remedy if promptly applied at the outset of the attack.

  • They can be killed by spreading about cabbage leaves, &c., poisoned with Paris green.

  • The tank would be filled with ' Paris Green ', an extremely poisonous insecticide.

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