orpiment
IPA: ˈɔrpʌmʌnt
noun
- arsenic trisulphide, occurring naturally in crystals or massive deposits, formerly used as a dye or pigment
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Examples of "orpiment" in Sentences
- Its generally more rare than realgar and orpiment.
- It is generally more rare than realgar and orpiment.
- It is said to have produced copper, iron and orpiment.
- Illustrative is the roasting of orpiment, a typical arsenic sulfide ore.
- Pyrite stibnite, orpiment and realgar are the main minerals forming the ore.
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