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massicotite

massicotite

9.9
A yellow mineral powder made of lead used as a pigment
  • noun
  • Specialized
: masicotita
  • The artist mixed massicotite with oil to create a rich yellow paint.

Examples

  • Samples of massicotite have been found in the lead mines of Derbyshire.

  • Due to its lead content, massicotite is handled with great care in laboratories.

  • The artist used massicotite to create vibrant yellow hues.

  • Is massicotite safe for use in art supplies?

  • Artists often choose massicotite for its vibrant yellow color when mixing paints.

  • The museum displayed various minerals, including massicotite, known for its lead content.

  • Before using massicotite, it is important to research its safety in artistic applications.

Synonyms

massicot
vsmassicotite
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A yellow mineral made of lead used to make yellow paint, glass, and ceramics

is limited to use mainly as a pigment rather than glass or ceramics

Surface Forms

massicotite singular
massicotites plural

Morphology

massicotite = massicot (transparent) = massicot + ite

The word is formed by adding the mineral-forming suffix '-ite' to 'massicot', yielding a mineral related to or of the same composition as massicot.

Etymology

Massicotite comes from the name of the yellow lead pigment massicot and the mineral ending -ite, which means 'rock' or 'mineral', so massicotite is the mineral form of that yellow pigment.