Krems white
English
Alternative forms
- Crems white, Kremser white, Kremnitz white, Cremnitz white
Etymology
A calque of German Kremsweiss, from its original production from exceptionally pure white lead produced by galena mines near Krems, Austria.
Noun
- Synonym of French white (“an especially pure form of white lead, particularly as used in painting”)
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