"zinc white" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Partially within English and partially as a calque of French blanc de zinc after Edme-Jean Leclaire greatly improved its quality and industrialized its production in a suburb of Paris, France. Etymology templates: {{calque|en|fr|blanc de zinc|nocap=1}} calque of French blanc de zinc Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} zinc white (uncountable)
  1. A form of zinc oxide powder used as an artist's pigment. Wikipedia link: Edme-Jean Leclaire Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Zinc Hyponyms: Chinese white

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