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massicot

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈmæsɪkəʊ/
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noun

Meaning 1

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.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

the mineral form of lead monoxide; in the form of yellow powder it is used as a pigment

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: massicotite

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: lead ore

History

Etymology

Borrowed from French massicot; English masticot is a corruption.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Spanish: masicote — lead monoxide