Meaning of massicot | Babel Free
/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.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.