lithopone

American  

[lith-uh-pohn] / ˈlɪθ əˌpoʊn /

noun

1. a white pigment consisting of zinc sulfide, barium sulfate, and some zinc oxide, used as a pigment and filler in the manufacture of paints, inks, leather, paper, linoleum, and face powders.

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lithopone British  

/ ˈlɪθəˌpəʊn /

noun

1. a white pigment consisting of a mixture of zinc sulphide, zinc oxide, and barium sulphate

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Etymology

Origin of lithopone

1880–85; litho- + Greek pónos a work, structure

Example Sentences

Fairly good results were obtained in every case, but especially when lithopone or zinc oxide was used as a priming base.

From Paint Technology and Tests by Gardner, Henry A.

Although pigments and dyes are not generally as peculiar as lithopone, much uncertainty is eliminated by systematic tests under constant, continuous, and controllable artificial light.

From Artificial Light Its Influence upon Civilization by Luckiesh, Matthew

Unfortunately this zinc chromate was added to a formula containing a large percentage of lithopone, and the destruction of the lithopone to a great extent affected the value of this test.

From Paint Technology and Tests by Gardner, Henry A.

Almost complete failure had taken place in every case where lithopone had been used.

From Paint Technology and Tests by Gardner, Henry A.

These lithopone tests were later on replaced by new tests in 1909, which will be reported upon later in this book.

From Paint Technology and Tests by Gardner, Henry A.