variants:
or 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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“Molybdate orange.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/molybdate%20orange. Accessed 25 Feb. 2021.
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