copperas
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of copperas
1400–50; late Middle English coperas, variant of Middle English coperose < Medieval Latin ( aqua ) cuprōsa copperish (water). See copper 1, -ose 1
Example Sentences
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Early mine operators realized that they could also extract copper from copperas.
From Washington Times • Jul. 3, 2017
The copperas solution is easily prepared by hanging a basket containing about sixty pounds of copperas in a barrel of water.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
With the addition of copperas it yields a black dye.
From The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 1 A to Amide by Various
Boil a small quantity of copperas with logwood, and it will dye gut properly.
From Blacker's Art of Fly Making, &c. Comprising Angling, & Dyeing of Colours, with Engravings of Salmon & Trout Flies by Blacker, William
Premises.—Cellars, yards, stables, gutters, privies, cesspools, water-closets, drains, sewers, etc. should be frequently and liberally treated with copperas solution.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
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