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Definition of litharge in English: lithargenoun ˈlɪθɑːdʒ mass nounLead monoxide, especially a red form used as a pigment and in glass and ceramics. Chemical formula: Pb0 Example sentencesExamples - Fluxing agents include lead oxide or litharge which is used as a collector of precious metals.
- The ore, which ran to 25 percent silver, was melted in a small clay or stone furnace called a guaira or wayra, using lead oxide (litharge) as a flux.
Origin Middle English: from Old French litarge, via Latin from Greek litharguros, from lithos 'stone' + arguros 'silver'. Definition of litharge in US English: lithargenoun Lead monoxide, especially a red form used as a pigment and in glass and ceramics. Chemical formula: PbO Example sentencesExamples - Fluxing agents include lead oxide or litharge which is used as a collector of precious metals.
- The ore, which ran to 25 percent silver, was melted in a small clay or stone furnace called a guaira or wayra, using lead oxide (litharge) as a flux.
Origin Middle English: from Old French litarge, via Latin from Greek litharguros, from lithos ‘stone’ + arguros ‘silver’. |