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

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lithopone

At the time these formulas were suggested for the test, various European technical journals had advocated the use of lithopone in large percentage for paints to be used on exterior surfaces.

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

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.

Some of these lithopone paints contained special vehicles which it was thought would prevent the destructive action which lithopone seems to have upon linseed oil.

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.