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Cassius

Cas′sius

,
Noun.
[From the name of the discoverer, A.
Cassius
, a German physician of the 17th centry.]
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
.

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Cassius

Cassius

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Cassius

  1. A male given name.

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