Orpiment

Pronunciation: /ˈɔːrpɪmənt/

Definitions of orpiment

noun a yellow mineral consisting of arsenic trisulfide, used as a pigment in ancient times

Example Sentences

A1 Orpiment is a type of mineral.

A2 The artist used orpiment to create the vibrant yellow color in the painting.

B1 Miners were excited to find a vein of orpiment in the mountain.

B2 Orpiment was once used as a pigment in ancient Egyptian art.

C1 Chemists study the properties of orpiment for various applications.

C2 The intricate patterns in the stained glass window were made using orpiment.

Examples of orpiment in a Sentence

formal Orpiment is a mineral that is commonly used in the production of yellow pigments.

informal I heard that orpiment is really vibrant and makes a great addition to artwork.

slang Orpiment is like the secret ingredient for artists looking to add a pop of color to their work.

figurative Her personality was like orpiment, bright and bold, leaving a lasting impression on everyone she met.

Grammatical Forms of orpiment

• past tense: orpimented
• plural: orpiments
• comparative: more orpiment
• superlative: most orpiment
• present tense: orpiments
• future tense: will orpiment
• perfect tense: have orpimented
• continuous tense: is orpimenting
• singular: orpiment
• positive degree: orpiment
• infinitive: to orpiment
• gerund: orpimenting
• participle: orpimented

Origin and Evolution of orpiment

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'orpiment' comes from the Latin word 'auripigmentum', meaning 'gold pigment'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'orpiment' came to specifically refer to a yellow mineral composed of arsenic trisulfide, used in ancient times as a pigment for coloring and in alchemy.