litharge


li·tharge

noun \ˈli-ˌthärj, li-ˈ\

Definition of LITHARGE

: a fused lead monoxide; broadly : lead monoxide

Origin of LITHARGE

Middle English, from Anglo-French litarge, from Latin lithargyrus, from Greek lithargyros, from lithos + argyros silver — more at argent
First Known Use: 14th century

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