"Chinese white" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From its supposed origin in China. Compare China white, typically used for a white lead-based pigment. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Chinese white (uncountable)
  1. A form of zinc oxide used in white paints. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Painting, Zinc Categories (place): China Related terms: zinc white
    Sense id: en-Chinese_white-en-noun-8TtjBB75 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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