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

The investigation into the state of tap water in St. Croix began in late September, following complaints of reddish-brown water on the island of more than 50,600 people.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 29, 2023

The whir of flapping wings; the glint of a sharp beak in the sun; a flash of their reddish-brown eyes - all enough to strike fear in the hearts of many children and adults alike.

From BBC • Sep. 28, 2023

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

It was a thick reddish-brown color and in the inset panels you could see brush strokes.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt