Definition of Massicot

1. Noun. The mineral form of lead monoxide; in the form of yellow powder it is used as a pigment.

Exact synonyms: Massicotite
Generic synonyms: Lead Ore

Definition of Massicot

1. n. Lead protoxide, PbO, obtained as a yellow amorphous powder, the fused and crystalline form of which is called litharge; lead ocher. It is used as a pigment.

Definition of Massicot

1. a yellow pigment [n -S]

Medical Definition of Massicot

1. Lead protoxide, PbO, obtained as a yellow amorphous powder, the fused and crystalline form of which is called litharge; lead ocher. It is used as a pigment. Massicot is sometimes used by painters, and also as a drier in the composition of ointments and plasters. Origin: F. Massicot; E. Masticot is a corruption. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Massicot

masseteric nerve
masseteric tuberosity
masseteric veins
masseterine
masseters
masseter muscle
masseter reflex
masseur
masseur
masseurs
masseuse
masseuse
masseuses
masse shot
massicot (current term)
massicot (current term)
massicotite
massicots
massier
massiest
massif
massifs
Massine
massiness
massinesses
massing
massive
massive
massively
massiveness

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