LITHARGES

Noun

litharges

plural of litharge

Anagrams

• Gilreaths, Igleharts, ghastlier, thirlages

Source: Wiktionary


LITHARGE

Lith"arge, n. Etym: [OE. litarge, F. litharge, L. lithargyrus, Gr. (Chem.)

Definition: Lead monoxide; a yellowish red substance, obtained as an amorphous powder, or crystallized in fine scales, by heating lead moderately in a current of air or by calcining lead nitrate or carbonate. It is used in making flint glass, in glazing earthenware, in making red lead minium, etc. Called also massicot.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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