minium

noun

min·​i·​um
ˈminēəm
plural -s
1
a
: goya
b
2
a
: a red lead oxide Pb3O4 sometimes found as a mineral but usually prepared synthetically; tri-lead tetroxide
b

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin, cinnabar, red lead, of Iberian origin; akin to Basque armineá cinnabar

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“Minium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minium. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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