Historical Pigments And Dyes

noun a bright red pigment made from mercury sulfide, used in artists' materials

adjective of a bright red color

• The artist used vermilion paint to create a striking contrast in the landscape.
• I love the vibrant color of vermilion, it really stands out.
• That vermilion dress you wore last night was fire!
• Her anger was like a vermilion flame, burning brightly in the darkness.

noun a green rust or patina formed on copper or brass

adjective related to or resembling the green rust on copper or brass

• The statue was covered in aerugo, giving it a green patina.
• I scrubbed and scrubbed, but I couldn't get rid of the aerugo on the metal railing.
• That old car has so much aerugo, it looks like it's been sitting in a swamp.
• The relationship had grown stale, like aerugo slowly spreading over a forgotten treasure.