French white
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French white
Where it comes from
From its supposed origin in France.
noun
- Finely pulverized talc.
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An especially pure form of white lead, particularly as used in paints.
Similar: Berlin white, China white, Krems white, Kremnitz white, Nottingham white, Vienna white
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Synonym of silver white, a Parisian white lead paint thinner than flake white.
Similar: silver white
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