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Nov 10, 2009
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Na'ples yel'low




a poisonous pigment used in painting and enameling, consisting chiefly of lead antimoniate and characterized by its fugitive yellow color, rapid drying rate, and strong film-forming properties. Also called antimony yellow.

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