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Definition of "argol" []

  • Crude potassium bitartrate, a by-product of winemaking. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "argol" in a sentence
  • "Steep in a fresh liquor of Barilla ash or soda plus sheep's dung, olive oil and white argol."
  • "_Orange: _ -- For five pounds of goods, muriate of tin six tablespoonfuls, argol four ounces; boil and dip one hour and add again to the dye one teacupful of madder; dip again one-half hour."
  • "Or without argol or tartar, but I think their use is beneficial."