Associations to the word «Calcimine»
Wiktionary
CALCIMINE, noun. A form of whitewash (inexpensive white paint) made from zinc oxide, glue and water, used to coat wooden or plaster surfaces.
CALCIMINE, verb. To coat with this substance.
Dictionary definition
CALCIMINE, noun. A water-base paint containing zinc oxide and glue and coloring; used as a wash for walls and ceilings.
CALCIMINE, verb. Cover with calcimine; "calcimine the walls".
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