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Definition of Massicot

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

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. Noun. (chemistry) lead monoxide, 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; also, ''lead oxide yellow'', as opposed to red lead, which is lead tetroxide Pb₃O₄. ¹

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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)

Literary usage of Massicot

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A Handbook of Chemical Technology by Johannes Rudolf Wagner (1872)
"massicot, or yellow oxide of lead, occurs as a yellow or ruddy-coloured powder ... Before chromate of lead was known, massicot was used as a yellow pigment. ..."

2. Chemical Experiments: Illustrating the Theory, Practice, and Application of by George William Francis (1850)
"massicot, litharge.—Take off the dross which forms on the surface of melted ... This well-known material is made by exposing massicot to a powerful heat, ..."

3. Dangerous Trades: The Historical, Social, and Legal Aspects of Industrial by Thomas Oliver (1902)
"Red Lead; Lead Oxide; Litharge; massicot; Minium. Lead oxide, the yellow and red, is got by melting metallic lead in a furnace exposed to atmospheric air. ..."

4. A Practical Treatise on the Manufacture of Colors for Painting: Comprising by Jean René Denis Riffault des Hêtres, Armand Denis Vergnaud, G. Alvar Toussaint (1874)
"massicot. Litharge. massicot is a pulverulent yellow protoxide of lead, which when fused is called litharge. If metallic lead be placed upon the hollow ..."

5. Review of Historical Publications Relating to Canada by University of Toronto (1905)
"Genevieve de Batiscan where the original Jacques massicot took up a location in 1697. The land is still in the family, the property of six persons who bear ..."

6. The Painter, Gilder, and Varnisher's Companion: Containing Rules and (1867)
"massicot. The substance known under this name in commerce, is produced by the calcination of lead in contact with the air ; it is the lead, ..."

7. A Dictionary of Chemistry: On the Basis of Mr. Nicholson's, in which the ...by Andrew Ure, William Nicholson by Andrew Ure, William Nicholson (1821)
"... ochre, orpiment, and massicot. The blues were formed from carbonate of copper, or cobalt, vitrified with glass. The purples were made of shell-fish, ..."

8. The Commercial Hand-book of Chemical Analysis; Or, Practical Instructions by Alphonse Normandy (1850)
"... beginning of this article, in order to remove any carbonate which might be present. MANNHEIM GOLD.—See Brass. MARLS.—See Lime. massicot.—See Litharge. ..."

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