French white

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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