What is another word for Colcothar?
Pronunciation: [kˈɒlkəθˌɑː] (IPA) 
Colcothar is a technical term for a type of red iron oxide, also known as rouge or jewelers' rouge. Other words that can be used interchangeably with colcothar include crocus, red oxide, haematite, rust, and ferric oxide. These terms are commonly used in fields like metallurgy, manufacturing, and jewelry making. Colcothar or its synonyms are often used to polish metals and rocks, and are even used in some cosmetics as a pigment. Despite differences in their origins and chemical compositions, these words all refer to the same reddish-brown powder that is prized for its abrasive and coloring properties.
