alcamine

/ˈælkəˌmiːn/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of blue pigment, a double oxide of cobalt and alumina, often used in art and ceramics.

“The artist mixed alcamine with other pigments to create a vibrant blue hue.”

Synonyms

  • cobalt blue
  • ultramarine

Antonyms

  • ochre
  • ochrous