noun
Meaning 1
Finely pulverized talc.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
French white
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noun
Meaning 2
An especially pure form of white lead, particularly as used in paints.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: Berlin white, China white, Krems white, Kremnitz white, Nottingham white, Vienna white
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Meaning 3
Synonym of silver white, a Parisian white lead paint thinner than flake white.
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Usage: historical, uncountable
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Synonyms: silver white
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History
Etymology
From its supposed origin in France.