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LITHARGE

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Litharge is lead monoxide (PbO). It is a toxic red or yellow coloured substance prepared by oxidising lead in a current of air at a high enough temperature for the oxide to be melted as it forms. Litharge was used as a drier for paint and in the production of boil oil and terebine.
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