litharge

noun

li·tharge ˈli-ˌthärj

li-ˈthärj

: a fused lead monoxide

broadly : lead monoxide

Word History

Etymology

Middle English litarge, borrowed from Anglo-French, borrowed from Latin lithargyrus, borrowed from Greek lithárgyros, from lith- lith- + árgyros "silver" — more at argent

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of litharge was in the 14th century

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“Litharge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/litharge. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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Medical Definition

litharge

noun

li·tharge ˈlith-ˌärj

lith-ˈ

: lead monoxide obtained in flake or powdered form

broadly : lead monoxide compare massicot

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