litharge

noun

li·​tharge ˈli-ˌthärj  li-ˈthärj 

: a fused lead monoxide

broadly : lead monoxide

Word History

Etymology

Middle English litarge, borrowed from Anglo-French, borrowed from Latin lithargyrus, borrowed from Greek lithárgyros, from lith- lith- + árgyros "silver" — more at argent

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

litharge

noun

li·​tharge ˈlith-ˌärj  lith-ˈ 

: lead monoxide obtained in flake or powdered form

broadly : lead monoxide compare massicot