Zinc White (Noun)
Meaning
A white pigment used in house paints; consists of zinc oxide.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Zinc white is a non-toxic and non-reactive pigment, making it a popular choice for use in watercolors and oil paints.
- The artist only used zinc white and yellow ochre to create the beautiful landscape painting.
- The house was painted with zinc white and it looked clean and fresh after the renovation.
- The paint manufacturer switched to using zinc white instead of lead white due to its safety benefits.
- The brightness of the zinc white used in the mural contrasted beautifully with the darker colors used in the background.