calcimine

or kal·so·mine

[ kal-suh-mahyn, -min ]

noun

1. a white or tinted wash for walls, ceilings, etc.

verb (used with object)

, cal·ci·mined, cal·ci·min·ing.

1. to wash or cover with calcimine.

calcimine

/ ˈkælsɪˌmaɪn; -mɪn /

noun

1. a white or pale tinted wash for walls

verb

1. tr to cover with calcimine

Other Words From

• calci·miner noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of calcimine¹

First recorded in 1860–65; calci- + (kalso)mine

Word History and Origins

Origin of calcimine¹

C19: changed from Kalsomine, a trademark

Example Sentences

Even calcimine itself, put over a spot or a scar, will leave a mark.

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There was no one in the room and the furniture and floors were covered with heavy canvas sheeting spattered with calcimine.

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If he was tight-fisted wanst, he was as close now as calcimine on a rough-finished wall.

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Have two or three small evergreen trees at rear, covered with white calcimine and diamond powder.

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Of the calcimine paints, the one known as "Calcimo" may be used successfully by children.

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