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litharge

litharge

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A yellow or red powder from lead used to make glass and ceramics that is toxic
  • noun
  • /ˈlɪθɑrdʒ/
  • Specialized
: litargirio
  • Is litharge safe to use in food-related products?

Examples

  • In the past, litharge was commonly used in the production of certain types of paint.

  • Litharge is often used in the manufacturing of litharge to enhance its color and durability.

  • The glass manufacturer added litharge to improve the quality of their products.

  • Workers handled litharge carefully due to its toxic properties.

  • The artist used litharge to create vibrant colors in her ceramics.

  • In ceramics production, litharge serves as an important component for achieving a vibrant yellow hue.

  • Many industrial applications of litharge take advantage of its properties as a lead oxide in various formulations.

Surface Forms

litharge singular
litharges plural

Etymology

Litharge comes from Greek parts lith- 'stone' and argyros 'silver', a name people used for a heavy, metal-like mineral. So litharge meant 'stone silver' and today the word names a yellow or red form of lead used in glass, ceramics and old paints.