realgar
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A rare soft orange-red mineral that contains arsenic
- noun
- /ˈriːəlɡɑːr/
- Specialized
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realgar
- The miners collected samples of realgar from the caves for further analysis.
Examples
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The realgar found in the mine is of high quality.
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The vivid color of realgar makes it recognizable to mineral collectors.
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During the festival, traditional fireworks contained traces of realgar.
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Many collectors seek realgar for its unique color.
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The artist preferred to use realgar for its vibrant orange-red hue in his paintings.
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Geologists studied the formation of realgar to better understand arsenic mineral deposits.
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The ancient Egyptians used realgar as a pigment in their artwork and cosmetics.
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word realgar comes from an old Arabic name for the red mineral, which meant something like 'powder from the cave'. So the name fits: realgar is a bright orange-red mineral people found in mines and used to get arsenic.