Complete Definition of "litharge"

English
Etymology
OF. litarge, from L. lithargyrus, from Gr. λιθα�γ��ο�, from λίθο�, stone + α�γ���� silver

Pronunciation
(RP): /�lɪθ�:ʤ/, /<tt>"lITA:dZ</tt>/
(US): lĭthʹärj, /�lɪθ�rʤ/, /<tt>"lITArdZ</tt>/

Noun
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  1. lead monoxide, PbO?, a toxic solid formed from the oxidisation of lead in air, and used as a pigment

#:*1997: 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. � Thomas Pynchon, Mason & Dixon

Translations
French: litharge#French|litharge f


French
Noun
litharge f

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