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Orpiment

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Noun

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a yellow mineral occurring in conjunction with realgar; an ore of arsenic

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Orpiment

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noun
a yellow mineral consisting of arsenic trisulphide in monoclinic crystalline form occurring in association with realgar: it is an ore of arsenic. Formula: As2S3

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Orpiment

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noun
arsenic trisulfide, As2S3, having a lemon-yellow color and a resinous luster: it is used as a pigment

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Orpiment

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n.
Arsenic trisulfide, As2S3, a yellow mineral used as a pigment.

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