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.

The formulas in the new test, which were properly balanced and which had a low percentage of lithopone combined with zinc oxide and whiting, presented in some cases very good surfaces.

From Paint Technology and Tests by Gardner, Henry A.

It was evident some time ago that the formulas containing large percentages of lithopone were rapidly failing, and their appearance was very much the same as those formulas of a similar type at Atlantic City.

From Paint Technology and Tests by Gardner, Henry A.

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

From Paint Technology and Tests by Gardner, Henry A.

Some of the color tests included the priming of boards with white lead, zinc oxide, sublimed white lead, lithopone, and other single pigment paints.

From Paint Technology and Tests by Gardner, Henry A.