What does litharge mean?
Litharge means lead monoxide (PbO) a toxic solid formed from oxidation of lead in air, and used as a pigment..
Litharge
/ˈlɪθɑːd͡ʒ/ · noun
Meaning
lead monoxide (PbO) a toxic solid formed from oxidation of lead in air, and used as a pigment..
Example Sentences
Yes: living among the cohabations^([sic]) of Faust himself, among the litharge and agate and hyacinth and pearls.
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.
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Word Forms
- litharges
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How do you use litharge in a sentence?
Yes: living among the cohabations^([sic]) of Faust himself, among the litharge and agate and hyacinth and pearls.
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