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oxidiert

oxidised

adjective ok-si-DEERT Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Conditions

Also means

tarnished

Usage Note

oxidiert describes metals (copper, silver, iron) that have reacted with oxygen and changed colour or surface texture. Oxidiertes Silber turns dark; oxidiertes Kupfer turns green. Used in chemistry and everyday life.

Examples

"Das oxidierte Kupferdach hatte eine charakteristische grünliche Patina entwickelt."

Natural Translation

The oxidised copper roof had developed a characteristic greenish patina.

Literal Translation

The oxidised copper roof had a characteristic greenish patina developed.

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