mosaic gold
A powdered form of stannic sulfide, used as a pigment in gildingA powdered form of stannic sulfide (SnS₂), used as a pigment in gilding.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)A powdered form of stannic sulfide (SnS₂), used as a pigment in gilding.
More definitions
- a yellow pigment sometimes suspended in lacquer
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- a yellow pigment sometimes suspended in lacquer:stannic sulfide
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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