reddish-brown
Example Sentences
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Tiny dust particles suspended in the atmosphere are captured by raindrops and deposited onto surfaces, leaving a thin, gritty, reddish-brown residue.
From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026
Her name Moo-deng, which means “red pork” in Thai, was chosen by public vote and nods to her reddish-brown coloring.
From Salon • Jul. 13, 2025
The tank holds hexavalent chromium, a reddish-brown solution widely used in plating that has been shown to cause lung cancer in humans if inhaled.
From New York Times • Mar. 15, 2024
Their thick, reddish-brown bark is resistant to fire, rot and insects, allowing water to be sent up their massive trunks for centuries.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 21, 2024
A fine crest of reddish-brown fur ran along its back from its head to the tip of its tail.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
