French white

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English

Etymology

From its supposed origin in France.

Noun

French white (uncountable)

  1. Finely pulverized talc.
  2. An especially pure form of white lead, particularly as used in paints.
    Synonyms: Berlin white, China white, Krems white, Kremnitz white, Nottingham white, Vienna white
  3. (historical) Synonym of silver white, a Parisian white lead paint thinner than flake white.

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