Meaning of the word cinnabar in English
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cinnabar
US /ˈsɪn.ə.bɑːr/
UK /ˈsɪn.ə.bɑːr/
Noun
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a bright red mineral consisting of mercury sulfide. It is the only important ore of mercury and is also used as a pigment.
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The ancient Egyptians used cinnabar as a pigment for their tomb paintings.
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The artist ground the cinnabar into a fine powder to create a vibrant red paint.
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Adjective
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a bright red color, similar to vermilion.
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The sunset painted the sky in shades of orange and cinnabar.
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She chose a dress in a rich cinnabar hue for the evening event.
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