cupric acetate
Definition
- Noun:
- A blue or green powder used as a paint pigment: "Cupric acetate" is a chemical compound, specifically a salt of copper and acetic acid, which appears as a blue or greenish powder. Its primary use is as a pigment in paints and dyes.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The artist mixed cupric acetate into the medium to create a vibrant green hue.
- Conservationists identified the historical pigment as cupric acetate.
Advanced Usage
- In Chemistry: The term "cupric acetate" is used in scientific contexts to denote the compound with the formula Cu(CH₃COO)₂. It is also known as copper(II) acetate.
- The synthesis of cupric acetate involves reacting copper oxide with acetic acid.
Variants and Related Words
- Copper(II) acetate (n): The systematic IUPAC name for the same chemical compound.
- Copper(II) acetate is often preferred in precise chemical nomenclature.
- Verdigris (n): A common name for a related, often naturally occurring, blue-green patina or pigment based on copper acetates, carbonates, or sulfates. While similar, verdigris is not chemically identical to pure cupric acetate.
- The statue's characteristic green color is due to verdigris.
Synonyms
- Copper acetate: A more general synonym.
- Crystals of Venus: A historical, alchemical name for the compound.
Related Phrases
- Pigment grade: Refers to the quality of cupric acetate suitable for use in paints and art.
- Ensure you purchase pigment grade cupric acetate for artistic applications.
Noun
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a blue or green powder used as a paint pigment
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