whiting

Definition

A fine white chalk used in paints, putty, whitewash etc.

Etymology

From white + -ing.

Example Sentences

• "1918, Hannah Teresa Rowley, Mrs. Helen Louise (Wales) Farrell, Principles of Chemistry Applied to the Household Precipitated calcium carbonate, a very fine powdery form, is used as a basis for many tooth powders and pastes. As whiting it finds a wide use in cleaning metals of their tarnishes."