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Definitions for calcimine
ˈkæl səˌmaɪn, -mɪncal·cimine

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. calcimineverb

    a water-base paint containing zinc oxide and glue and coloring; used as a wash for walls and ceilings

  2. calcimineverb

    cover with calcimine

    "calcimine the walls"

Wiktionary

  1. calciminenoun

    A form of whitewash made from zinc oxide, glue and water, used to coat plaster surfaces.

  2. calcimineverb

    To coat with this substance

Wikipedia

  1. calcimine

    Whitewash, or calcimine, kalsomine, calsomine, or lime paint is a type of paint made from slaked lime (calcium hydroxide, Ca(OH)2) or chalk calcium carbonate, (CaCO3), sometimes known as "whiting". Various other additives are sometimes used.

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  1. calcimine

    Calcimine is a type of inexpensive wall finish, primarily used in the 19th and early 20th centuries, made by water being added to a powder that mainly consists of zinc oxide and glue. It gives a matte finish and was often used in homes and school buildings. Its use has largely been replaced by more modern materials. Calcimine can also refer to the act of applying this type of finish.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Calciminenoun

    a white or colored wash for the ceiling or other plastering of a room, consisting of a mixture of clear glue, Paris white or zinc white, and water

  2. Calcimineverb

    to wash or cover with calcimine; as, to calcimine walls

  3. Etymology: [L. calx, calcis, lime.]

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of calcimine in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of calcimine in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6


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  • бадана, баданосвам, варно млякоBulgarian

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