realgar Meaning & Definition
/ɹiˈæl.ɡɑː/
What Does Realgar Mean?
As a noun, realgar means A mineral, arsenic sulfide (AsS), often associated with orpiment and stibnite in lead, silver and gold ores.
Realgar at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ɹiˈæl.ɡɑː/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Plural | realgars |
Realgar Definition (Noun)
- A mineral, arsenic sulfide (AsS), often associated with orpiment and stibnite in lead, silver and gold ores.
Synonyms of Realgar
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Realgar synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
realgar (usually uncountable, plural realgars)
Origin of Realgar
From Middle English realgar, from Medieval Latin realgar, resalgar, from Arabic رَهْج اَلْغَار (rahj al-ḡār, literally “cave dust”).
Realgar Pronunciation
Realgar is pronounced /ɹiˈæl.ɡɑː/ and has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (æl).