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Litharge

Scope note

Monoxide of lead occurring naturally as red crystal or obtained in an orange flake or powdered form by processes carried out at temperatures above its melting point; used especially as a drier in paint and varnish, for the fluxing of earthenware, and in the manufacture of glass. W

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300013921

Broader Terms used

<lead compounds>

Created

13yrs ago

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