whiting

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈwaɪtɪŋ/

Noun

uncountable usually

A fine white chalk used in paints, putty, whitewash etc.

Japanese Meaning

塗料、パテ、漆喰などに用いられる微粉末の白いチョーク

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The painter mixed whiting with linseed oil to create a smooth base for the antique frame.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

画家は古い額縁の下地を滑らかにするため、塗料やパテ、白洗いに使われるきめ細かい白チョークを亜麻仁油と混ぜた。

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A fine white chalk used in paints, putty, whitewash etc.

Precipitated calcium carbonate, a very fine powdery form, is used as a basis for many tooth powders and pastes. As whiting it finds a wide use in cleaning metals of their tarnishes.

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whitings

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