WORD MEANING
Cinnabar meaning
SIN-uh-bar · noun
A bright red mineral consisting of mercury sulfide, used historically as a pigment and source of mercury.
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A vivid red color resembling the mineral's hue.
A traditional pigment used in art and decoration, derived from the mineral.
Cinnabar can refer to the mineral, its color, or the pigment made from it.
Examples
The artist used powdered cinnabar to create a vibrant red pigment.
Cinnabar is the primary ore from which mercury is extracted.