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Meaning of cinnabar
A bright red mineral, mercuric sulfide, used as a pigment and in the extraction of mercury.
Etymology of cinnabar
The word "cinnabar" originates from the Greek word "κινναβαρι" (kinnabari), which refers to the dragon's blood, a bright red resin.
The term has been used since ancient times to describe the bright red mineral mercuric sulfide.
Synonyms
mercury sulfide
vermilion
scarlet
crimson
red
ruby
garnet
vermilionite
red ochre
sienna
umber
terra verte
viridian
malachite
azurite
lapis lazuli
cobalt blue
ultramarine
crimson lake
carmine
cochineal
Tyrian purple
madder lake
alizarin
rubicelle
rose madder
red lead
minium
hematite
iron oxide
ferric oxide
Definitions
- A naturally occurring mineral form of mercuric sulfide, having a bright red color and used as a pigment and in the production of mercury.
- * A bright red to brownish-red mineral consisting of mercuric sulfide, used in the manufacture of mercury and as a pigment.
Usage Examples
- The artist mixed cinnabar with linseed oil to create a vibrant red paint.
- * The alchemists believed that cinnabar held the key to transforming base metals into gold.
- * The bright red color of the cinnabar made it a highly prized pigment in ancient China.