Vermilion
/vəˈrmɪljən/
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Definition
(noun) A vivid red synthetic pigment made of mercury sulfide, cinnabar.
Sentence Examples
Vermilion is one the signifiers of Chinese culture.
Vermilion is made from cinnabar, which is toxic.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The artist used a bright ____ color for the sunset, creating a very striking and dramatic effect in the sky today.