cal·ci·mine also kal·so·mine (k l s -m n )n. A white or tinted liquid containing zinc oxide, water, glue, and coloring matter, used as a wash for walls and ceilings. tr.v. cal·ci·mined also kal·so·mined, cal·ci·min·ing also kal·so·min·ing, cal·ci·mines also kal·so·mines To cover or wash with calcimine. [Originally a trademark.] |
calcimine [ˈkælsɪˌmaɪn -mɪn], kalsomine
n
(Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Dyeing) a white or pale tinted wash for walls
vb
(Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Dyeing) (tr) to cover with calcimine
[changed from Kalsomine, a trademark]
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| Noun | 1. | calcimine - a water-base paint containing zinc oxide and glue and coloring; used as a wash for walls and ceilings wash - a thin coat of water-base paint water-base paint - paint in which water is used as the vehicle |
| Verb | 1. | calcimine - cover with calcimine; "calcimine the walls" whitewash - cover with whitewash; "whitewash walls" |
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