"superwhite" meaning in English

See superwhite in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more superwhite [comparative], most superwhite [superlative]
Etymology: super- + white Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|super|white}} super- + white Head templates: {{en-adj}} superwhite (comparative more superwhite, superlative most superwhite)
  1. Of a bright, intense white.
    Sense id: en-superwhite-en-adj-JBQ6As4b Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with super-

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