"flake white" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From the way flakes of the pigment were created and fell off the base lead during the former Dutch or stack process. Etymology templates: {{m|en|flakes}} flakes Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} flake white
  1. Synonym of white lead, particularly as used in paints. Categories (topical): Inorganic compounds, Lead, Painting, Whites Synonyms: white lead [synonym, synonym-of], particularly as used in paints [synonym, synonym-of]
    Sense id: en-flake_white-en-noun-G8fF5ncz Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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