English

Noun

porporino

1. A composition of mercury, tin, and sulphur, forming a yellow powder, sometimes used by mediaeval artists as a cheaper alternative to gold.

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Related terms

• purpurin

Italian

Adjective

porporino m ‎(feminine singular porporina, masculine plural porporini, feminine plural porporine)

1. purple