Chem. Obs. [f. VERD-OUS a. + -ITE1 4 b.] A salt produced by the action of verdous acid on a base.
1838. T. Thomson, Chem. Org. Bodies, 159. The precipitate consists of verdite of lead.
1843. Penny Cycl., XXVI. 256/1. The earthy or metallic verdites are yellow, while the verdates of the same bases are green.
