Calcimine

Alternative forms

• calsomine

Origin

Alteration of kalsomine, after Latin calcis, genitive of calx ("lime").

Full definition of calcimine

Noun

1. A form of whitewash (inexpensive white paint) made from zinc oxide, glue and water, used to coat wooden or plaster surfaces.

Synonyms

• kalsomine

Verb

1. To coat with this substance.

Derived terms

• calciminer