noun
- a yellow oxide of lead used as a pigment
Usage: chemistry; technical
Examples
- The artist mixed massicot with oil to create a bright yellow paint.
- Massicot has been used as a pigment since ancient times.
- The ceramic glaze contained massicot to achieve the desired yellow color.
- Industrial production of massicot requires careful temperature control.
- The old painting showed signs of massicot degradation over time.