putty powder


noun
  1. an abrasive consisting chiefly of stannic oxide, used for polishing hard surfaces.

Origin of putty powder

1
First recorded in 1825–35
  • Also called putty, jeweler's putty .

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putty powder

noun
  1. a powder, either tin oxide or tin and lead oxide, used for polishing glassware, metal, etc

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