green spots

Verdant scattered areas

Green spots are small areas of discoloration, typically indicating mold, oxidation, or decay on food, metal, or other surfaces.

On copper or bronze, green spots signal verdigris forming from exposure to air and moisture.

On produce, they usually mean something has gone off: The cheese had green spots, so I threw it out.

Related

algae · lichen · pigmentation · mildew · discoloration · blotches · bacterial colonies · fungal growth · stains · verdigris · copper patina · trees · leaves · mottling · patina · fungus · water damage · sapling

Opposites
surface condition/blemish presence

green spotsunblemished

Free from any defect

spotless · flawless · clear skin · pristine · blemish-free

color of discoloration

green spotsred spots

Localized scarlet discolorations

brown spots · black spots · white spots · yellow spots · dark spots

ripeness/condition indicator

green spotsbrown spots

Discolored patches on surfaces

black spots · rot · decay · bruises · mold

Family

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Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G