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emerald green

–noun
a clear, deep-green color.

Origin:
1875–80


em⋅er⋅ald-green, adjective
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emerald green

a triphenylmethane dye of the malachite-green series (see malachite green) used in dilute solution as a topical antiseptic. Brilliant green is effective against gram-positive microorganisms. It has also been used to dye silk and wool. It occurs as small, shiny, golden crystals soluble in water or alcohol.

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