Meaning of Zaffre | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Cobalt oxide obtained by roasting cobalt ore, used as a blue pigment.
   countable, uncountable
2. A cobalt blue colour, like that of the pigment.
   countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“If Zaffre or Regulus of Cobalt be dissolved in the same manner in spirit of nitre, or aqua fortis, a reddish colour is produced on exposing the paper to heat.”

CEFR level