prussian blue

• Pigment bleu foncé utilisé dans les peintures, les encres et comme antidote médical en cas d'intoxication par les métaux lourds. C'est un composé synthétique découvert au début du XVIIIe siècle.

A dark blue pigment used in paints, inks, and as a medical treatment for heavy metal poisoning. It is a synthetic compound discovered in the early 18th century.

1. Chemical compoundC1formal

   A dark blue pigment used in paints, inks, and as a medical treatment for heavy metal poisoning.

   bleu de Prusse

   • Prussian blue is often used in art for its deep, rich color.
   • The chemist synthesized Prussian blue in the laboratory.
   • Doctors administered Prussian blue to treat thallium poisoning.

2. Color nameB2formal

   A deep, intense blue color, named after the pigment.

   bleu de Prusse

   • The artist chose Prussian blue for the sky in the painting.
   • Her dress was a beautiful shade of Prussian blue.
   • The walls were painted a dark Prussian blue.