Krems white

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English[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Crems white, Kremser white, Kremnitz white, Cremnitz white

Etymology[edit]

A calque of German Kremsweiss, from its original production from exceptionally pure white lead produced by galena mines near Krems, Austria.

Noun[edit]

Krems white (uncountable)

Synonym of French white (“an especially pure form of white lead, particularly as used in painting”)

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