ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Litharge

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈlɪθɑːd͡ʒ/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Litharge is a noun meaning lead monoxide (PbO) a toxic solid formed from oxidation of lead in air, and used as a pigment.

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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Related Words

Related dictionary entries include massicot, lithopone, lithophone, lytarge, lithargyrum, blacklead.

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