lithopone

[ lith-uh-pohn ]

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.

lithopone

/ ˈlɪθəˌpəʊn /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of lithopone¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of lithopone¹

C20: from litho- + Greek ponos work

Example Sentences

Lead pigments are never used with lithopone, as lead sulphide results, giving a black appearance.

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A rough, sandy surface, however, was shown where lithopone was used in any great quantity.

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These lithopone tests were later on replaced by new tests which are described later in this book.

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Zinc oxide and lithopone, the latter pigment containing 30% of zinc sulphide, both indicated action on the oil.

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

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