Kremnitz white en · NOUN
Etymology
From confusion of Kremnitz in Austria-Hungary (now Kremnica, Slovakia) with Krems, Austria, the actual location of the galena mines that previously produced exceptionally pure white lead.
Meanings
- Synonym of French white (“an especially pure form of lead oxide, particularly as used for paints.”).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cremnitz white | alternative | lexicographic |