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Meaning of massicot | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
/ˈmæsɪkəʊ/

Definitions

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

Equivalents

Español masicote

Examples

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

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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