siderin yellow

noun

sid·​er·​in yellow

ˈsidərə̇n-

1

: a pale yellow pigment consisting of a basic iron chromate, used especially mixed with water glass and giving a very durable paint

2

: mars yellow sense 2

Word History

Etymology

sider- + -in

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