Krems white

English

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Etymology

A calque of German Kremsweiss, from its original production from exceptionally pure white lead produced by galena mines near Krems, Austria.

Noun

Krems white (uncountable)

  1. Synonym of French white (“an especially pure form of white lead, particularly as used in painting”).
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