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lithopone

Pronunciation: /ˈlɪθəpəʊn/
Definition of lithopone

noun

[mass noun]
  • a white pigment made from zinc sulphide and barium sulphate.

Origin:

late 19th century: from litho- 'stone, crystals' + Greek ponos '(thing) produced by work'

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