Definition

Relating to or resembling a bright red mineral often used in pigments and mercury extraction.

Example

The artist chose a cinnabarine hue for the painting to give it a vibrant look.

Conversation

I found this beautiful stone at the market yesterday.

Oh really? What does it look like?

It's a deep red and has a cinnabarine color to it.

That sounds stunning! I can't wait to see it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cinnabarine is derived from "cinnabar" (from Latin "cinnabaris", meaning red pigment) and the suffix "-ine" (meaning pertaining to or related to). The word "cinnabarine" refers to something that is related to or characteristic of the red pigment known as cinnabar.

Memory Tip

Think of 'cinnabar' as a red pigment, and the '-ine' suffix indicates that it relates to that pigment. This helps you remember that 'cinnabarine' pertains to the red color of cinnabar.

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