What does cinnabar mean?
noun
A bright red to brick-red mercury sulfide mineral, HgS, used as a pigment and in the manufacture of vermilion. It is highly toxic and has been largely replaced by synthetic vermilion.
Example
"The artist used cinnabar to create a vibrant, yet hazardous, painting."
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