Minium
Translation of "minium" into Russian
Definitions
minium
NounUK
/ˈmɪn.i.əm/
US
/ˈmɪn.i.əm/
A bright red pigment consisting of lead tetroxide, used in paints and as a corrosion inhibitor.
The artist used minium to achieve the vibrant red hue in his painting.
A bright red or orange-red colour resembling that of the pigment minium.
A band of minium along the horizon signalled the dawn.
minium
AdjectiveUK
/ˈmɪn.i.əm/
US
/ˈmɪn.i.əm/
Made of, containing, or coloured with minium (red lead).
The bridge was given a minium coating to prevent rust.