01 n. A brownish purple pigment, obtained by the action of some compounds of tin upon certain salts of gold. It is used in painting and staining …
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A brownish purple pigment, obtained by the action of some compounds of tin upon certain salts of gold. It is used in painting and staining porcelain and glass to give a beautiful purple color. Commonly called Purple of Cassius. Also: Purple of Cassius