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- German · calque ofKremsweiss
- English todayKrems white
A calque of German Kremsweiss, from its original production from exceptionally pure white lead produced by galena mines near Krems, Austria.
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Krems white
Today it means: Synonym of French white (“an especially pure form of white lead, particularly as used in painting”). Full definition →
German Kremsweiss