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litharge

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˈlɪθɑːd͡ʒ/
  • General-American: lĭthʹärj
  • General-American: /ˈlɪθɑɹd͡ʒ/

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noun

Meaning 1

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

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Middle English litarge, from Old French litarge, from Latin lithargyrus, from Ancient Greek λιθάργυρος (lithárguros), from λίθος (líthos, “stone”) + αργυρός (argurós, “silver”).

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: litharge — lead monoxide
  • Greek: λιθάργυρος (lithárgyros) — lead monoxide
  • Ancient Greek: λιθάργυρος (lithárguros) — lead monoxide
  • Persian: مرداسنگ (mordāsang) — lead monoxide
  • Spanish: litargirio — lead monoxide