Meaning of litharge | Babel Free

Definitions

lead monoxide (PbO) a toxic solid formed from oxidation of lead in air, and used as a pigment.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“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.”

CEFR level