molybdate orange
noun
variants: less commonly
molybdated orange
Definition of molybdate orange
: a strong brilliant orange pigment made by coprecipitation of lead chromate and lead molybdate often in the presence of lead sulfate and used in protective coatings and printing inks —called also molybdenum orange
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