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cassius
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cassius, n. [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 . [1913 Webster]
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