litharge
Pronunciation Noun
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Pronunciation Noun
litharge
- Lead monoxide (PbO) a toxic solid formed from the oxidisation of lead in air, and used as a pigment.
- 1997, Thomas Pynchon, Mason & Dixon:
- From an inner pocket he produces a costly Ramillies Wig, shakes it out in a brisk Cloud of scented Litharge, and claps it on, with a minimum of fuss, over his ascetic’s Crop.
- 1997, Thomas Pynchon, Mason & Dixon:
- French: litharge
- Spanish: litargirio
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