Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Massicot

//ˈmæsɪkəʊ// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    lead monoxide, PbO, obtained as a yellow amorphous powder, the fused and crystalline form of which is called litharge; lead ocher. It is used as a pigment; also, lead oxide yellow, as opposed to red lead, which is lead tetroxide Pb₃O₄. countable, uncountable

    "Besides orpiment, already referred to, one occasionally gets mention of massicot, a yellow lead paint."

  2. 2
    the mineral form of lead monoxide; in the form of yellow powder it is used as a pigment wordnet

Etymology

Borrowed from French massicot; English masticot is a corruption.

See also for "massicot"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: massicot