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lithopone

/lith-uh-pohn/US // ˈlɪθ əˌpoʊn //UK // (ˈlɪθəˌpəʊn) //

石英酮,石灰石,石灰酮,石灰岩

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a white pigment consisting of zinc sulfide, barium sulfate, and some zinc oxide, used as a pigment and filler in the manufacture of paints, inks, leather, paper, linoleum, and face powders.

Examples

  • Lead pigments are never used with lithopone, as lead sulphide results, giving a black appearance.

  • A rough, sandy surface, however, was shown where lithopone was used in any great quantity.

  • These lithopone tests were later on replaced by new tests which are described later in this book.

  • Zinc oxide and lithopone, the latter pigment containing 30% of zinc sulphide, both indicated action on the oil.

  • Almost complete failure had taken place in every case where lithopone had been used.