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A reddish oxide of lead (Pb3O4) used as a pigment in paints and in glass and ceramics
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minium
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WordNet
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n. a reddish oxide of lead (Pb3O4) used as a pigment in paints and in glass and ceramics [syn: red lead ]
Wikipedia
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Minium is the naturally occurring form of lead tetroxide , PbPbO also known as red lead. Minium is a light-to-vivid red and may have brown-to-yellow tints. It typically occurs in scaly-to-earthy masses. It crystallizes in the tetragonal crystal system . ...
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
minium \min"i*um\ (?; 277), n. [L. minium, an Iberian word, the Romans getting all their cinnabar from Spain; cf. Basque armine['a].] (Chem.) A heavy, brilliant red pigment, consisting of an oxide of lead, Pb3O4 , obtained by exposing lead or massicot ...
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. 1 (context now historical English) cinnabar, especially when used as a pigment; vermilion. (from 14th c.) 2 red lead. (from 17th c.)
Usage examples of minium.
Minia is one of the wealthiest towns in Upper Egypt, and it was thought probable that the Senussi might attempt to raid Minia or Assiut, with a view to plundering the banks and giving a start to any disaffection among the fellahin.