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
I am tired of nosing drains and buying copperas and hounding the latent plumber that he adjust the water-pipes.
From Rosemary and Rue by Amber
I sometimes spray with lime and copperas, and have not been very successful.
From The Apple by Various
The argil and soda soften the dye stuff of the copperas, but a small quantity must be put in.
From Blacker's Art of Fly Making, &c. Comprising Angling, & Dyeing of Colours, with Engravings of Salmon & Trout Flies by Blacker, William
Green olive may be made with a little more copperas and verdigris.
From Blacker's Art of Fly Making, &c. Comprising Angling, & Dyeing of Colours, with Engravings of Salmon & Trout Flies by Blacker, William
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