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Whitewash

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-006590

A thin, opaque coating made from lime and water, sometimes with added pigments, used to brighten and protect surfaces. It is applied to walls, fences, and other structures, providing a breathable finish that can inhibit mold growth. Whitewash offers a traditional, matte appearance and is less durable than modern paints.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-006590
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectConstruction
TranslationsGerman: Weiße Ausblühung; Spanish: eflorescencia; French: efflorescence
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-IND-006590",
  "term": "Whitewash",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A thin, opaque coating made from lime and water, sometimes with added pigments, used to brighten and protect surfaces. It is applied to walls, fences, and other structures, providing a breathable finish that can inhibit mold growth. Whitewash offers a traditional, matte appearance and is less durable than modern paints.",
  "subject": "Construction",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Weiße Ausblühung",
    "es": "eflorescencia",
    "fr": "efflorescence"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/whitewash/"
}

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