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.
Word Forms
- litharges
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include massicot, lithopone, lithophone, lytarge, lithargyrum, blacklead.
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