crocoite
noun
croc·o·ite
\ˈkräkəˌwīt\
variants: or
crocoisite
\ˈkräkwəˌzīt\Definition of crocoite
-s
: a mineral PbCrO4 consisting of native lead chromate in monoclinic crystals —called also red lead ore
Indulge Your Inner Word Nerd
There's more!
Love words? You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.
Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:
- More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
- Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
- Advanced search features
- Ad free!
Origin and Etymology of crocoite
crocoite from German krokoit, alteration of krokoisit; crocoisite from German krokoisit, from French crocoise (from Greek krokoeis saffron-colored, from krokos saffron) + German -it -ite — more at crocus
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up crocoite? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!