English Explanatory Dictionary

French white

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Finely pulverized talc.
  2. An especially pure form of white lead, particularly as used in paints.
  3. Synonym of silver white, a Parisian white lead paint thinner than flake white.

Word forms

French white

Etymology

From its supposed origin in France.

Synonyms

Berlin white China white Krems white Kremnitz white Nottingham white Vienna white silver white
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