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cinnabar

/ˈsɪn.ə.bɑː/

/ˈsɪn.ə.bɑr/

Translations

cinnabarnoun

cinnabars

/ˈsɪn.ə.bɑː/

/ˈsɪn.əˌbɑr/

Primary use: the mineral mercuric sulfide and the vivid red pigment derived from it.

Synonyms

sulphide of mercury

mercury sulfide

cinnabaradjective

more cinnabar

Comp.

most cinnabar

Super.

/ˈsɪn.ə.bɑː/

/ˈsɪn.ə.bɑr/

The artist used a cinnabar pigment to create a vibrant red hue in the painting.

Художник использовал киноварный пигмент, чтобы создать яркий красный оттенок в картине.

Synonyms

cinnabarnoun

A bright red mineral consisting of mercuric sulfide (HgS), which is the chief ore of mercury.

Large deposits of cinnabar were mined in Almadén, Spain, for centuries.

A vivid red pigment or colour produced from the powdered mineral.

Ancient Chinese artisans used cinnabar to lacquer ceremonial vessels.

cinnabaradjective

Having a bright red or reddish-orange color, similar to the mineral cinnabar.

The artist chose a cinnabar hue to make the sunset in the painting more vibrant.