copper carbonate

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copper carbonate [′käp·ər ′kär·bə‚nāt]

(inorganic chemistry)

Cu₂(OH)₂CO₃A toxic, green powder; decomposes at 200°C and is soluble in acids; used in pigments and pyrotechnics and as a fungicide and feed additive. Also known as artificial malachite; cupric carbonate; mineral green.

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