reddish-brown
Example Sentences
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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
They had found his dog covered in a "reddish-brown" substance and had been getting no response at the house, the court heard.
From BBC • Feb. 13, 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
Now, the plot where his building once stood is a patch of reddish-brown dirt, and families that relied on breadwinners on distant shores are left shell-shocked, with no bodies to bury.
From Reuters • Sep. 21, 2023
Its low-slung body is covered with thick reddish-brown hair, as are its five legs, each of which ends in a clubfoot.
From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling
