Cremnitz white

[ krem-nits ]

noun

1. lead white.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Cremnitz white¹

1870–75; after German Kremnitz, Slovak Kremnica, town in central Slovakia

Example Sentences

The Florence, flake, or cremnitz white above recommended should be used in the painting of all first-class white surfaces.

From Project Gutenberg

Flake and cremnitz white are invariably designated as short colors.

From Project Gutenberg