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calcimine
calcimine
/ˈkælsɪˌmaɪn/
noun
A water-base paint containing zinc oxide and glue and coloring; used as a wash for walls and ceilings
(
calcimine
,
Kalsomine
)
a water-base paint containing zinc oxide and glue and coloring; used as a wash for walls and ceilings
The old room was painted with calcimine, giving it a soft and vintage feel.
The old room was painted with calcimine, giving it a soft and vintage feel.
verb
Cover with calcimine
(
calcimine
,
Kalsomine
)
cover with calcimine
Calcimine the walls
calcimine the walls
erotic
erotic
/ɪˈrɑːtɪk/
adjective
(
)
Giving sexual pleasure; sexually arousing
(
titillating
,
erotic
)
giving sexual pleasure; sexually arousing
noun
An erotic person
(
erotic
)
an erotic person
The novel was labeled as "erotic" due to its explicit content.
The novel was labeled as "erotic" due to its explicit content.
unemployment
unemployment
/ˌənɪmˈplɔɪmənt/
noun
(
)
The state of being unemployed or not having a job
(
joblessness
,
unemployment
)
the state of being unemployed or not having a job
Unemployment is a serious social evil
unemployment is a serious social evil
The rate of unemployment is an indicator of the health of an economy
the rate of unemployment is an indicator of the health of an economy
blackface
blackface
/ˈblækˌfeɪs/
noun
The makeup (usually burnt cork) used by a performer in order to imitate a Negro
(
blackface
)
the makeup (usually burnt cork) used by a performer in order to imitate a Negro
Historical theater often showcased performers in blackface, a practice now recognized as deeply offensive.
Historical theater often showcased performers in blackface, a practice now recognized as deeply offensive.
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