calcimine

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a water-base paint containing zinc oxide and glue and coloring; used as a wash for walls and ceilings
  2. verb cover with calcimine

Etymology

Alteration of kalsomine, after Latin calcis, genitive of calx (“lime”).

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