cobalt green

co·balt green

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [koh-bawlt green]
- /ˈkoʊ bɔlt grin/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [koh-bawlt green]
- /ˈkoʊ bɔlt grin/

Definitions of cobalt green words

noun cobalt green a medium, yellowish-green color. 1
noun cobalt green Also called zinc green. a pigment used in painting consisting mainly of oxides of cobalt and zinc, characterized chiefly by its green color, fast drying rate, permanence, and lack of tinting strength. 1

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Origin of cobalt green

First appearance:

before 1870

One of the 26% newest English words

First recorded in 1870-75

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Parts of speech for Cobalt green

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cobalt green popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

cobalt green usage trend in Literature

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