copper carbonate

copper carbonate

[′käp·ər ′kär·bə‚nāt] (inorganic chemistry) Cu2(OH)2CO3 A 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.