Paris green

noun Par·is green \ˈpa-rəs-\

Definition of PARIS GREEN

: a very poisonous green copper and arsenic compound C₄H₆As₆Cu₄O₁₆ used especially formerly as an insecticide and pigment

: a brilliant yellowish green

Paris, France

First Known Use: 1868

Medical Dictionary

noun Par·is green \ˌpar-əs-\

: a very poisonous copper-based bright green powder Cu(C₂H₃O₂)₂·3Cu(AsO₂)₂ that is used as an insecticide and pigment

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