Chem. Obs. [f. VERD-IC a. + -ATE1 1 c.] (See quot. 1859.)
1843. Penny Cycl., XXVI. 256/1. The earthy or metallic verdites are yellow, while the verdates of the same bases are green.
1859. Mayne, Expos. Lex., Verdate,… a combination of verdic acid with a salifiable base.
