orpiment

[US]/ˈɔːpɪmənt/
[UK]/ˈɔrpɪmənt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a bright yellow arsenic sulfide mineral used as a pigment; the mineral itself, used historically in art and medicine
Word Forms
Pluralorpiments

Phrases & Collocations

orpiment pigment

orpiment powder

orpiment color

orpiment mineral

orpiment use

orpiment toxicity

orpiment source

orpiment art

orpiment sample

orpiment analysis

Example Sentences

orpiment is a mineral used in traditional chinese medicine.

the vibrant color of orpiment is often used in art.

orpiment can be toxic if ingested in large quantities.

in ancient times, orpiment was valued for its pigment properties.

some artists prefer orpiment over synthetic pigments.

orpiment is often found in volcanic regions.

the study of orpiment has revealed its historical uses.

orpiment can be a key ingredient in some alchemical processes.

care should be taken when handling orpiment due to its toxicity.

orpiment is sometimes confused with realgar, another arsenic mineral.

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