SINCE 1828
Paris green
noun
Par·is green
| \ ˈper-əs-
, ˈpa-rəs-\
, ˈpa-rəs-\
Definition of Paris green
1
: a very poisonous green copper and arsenic compound C4H6As6Cu4O16 used especially formerly as an insecticide and pigment
2
: a brilliant yellowish green
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Paris green
noun
Par·is green
| \ ˌpar-əs-
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Medical Definition of Paris green
: 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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