Tripoli (Noun)
Meaning 1
The capital and chief port and largest city of Libya; in northwestern Libya on the Mediterranean Sea; founded by the Phoenicians in the 7th century BC.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
A port city and commercial center in northwestern Lebanon on the Mediterranean Sea.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Synonyms
Meaning 3
A weathered and decomposed siliceous limestone; in powdered form it is used in polishing.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The sculptor applied a small amount of tripoli to the marble surface to remove imperfections and achieve a high-gloss finish.
- The museum conservators used tripoli powder to clean and preserve the delicate stone carvings on display.
- In the workshop, the artist mixed tripoli with water to create a paste for polishing the intricate details on the stone statue.
- To prepare the limestone floor for sealing, the restorer applied a gentle scrubbing compound containing tripoli to remove dirt and grime.
- By buffing the surface with tripoli, the craftsman was able to restore the original luster to the weathered granite monument.