Pronunciation: /ˈkælsɪˌmaɪn/

Definitions of calcimine

noun a white or tinted wash for walls

Example Sentences

A1 Calcimine is a type of paint used on walls.

A2 The old house had calcimine peeling off the walls.

B1 The renovation project included removing the calcimine from the ceiling.

B2 The calcimine finish gave the room a vintage look.

C1 The restoration team carefully applied a new coat of calcimine to the historic building.

C2 The calcimine used in the restoration was specially imported for its quality.

verb to paint or whitewash with calcimine

Example Sentences

A1 I calcimine the walls of my house every few years to keep them looking fresh.

A2 She learned how to calcimine a room from watching DIY videos online.

B1 The professional painters were hired to calcimine the entire office building.

B2 The historical society decided to calcimine the old farmhouse to preserve its original appearance.

C1 After researching different techniques, he decided to calcimine the walls using a traditional method.

C2 The artist used a unique blend of colors to calcimine the mural on the side of the building.

Examples of calcimine in a Sentence

formal The walls were coated with calcimine to give them a smooth finish.

informal I heard that calcimine is a great option for painting ceilings.

slang I'm thinking of using calcimine to freshen up the walls in my room.

figurative Her words were like calcimine, covering up the truth with a smooth facade.

Grammatical Forms of calcimine

past tense

calcimined

plural

calcimines

comparative

more calcimine

superlative

most calcimine

present tense

calcimines

future tense

will calcimine

perfect tense

have calcimined

continuous tense

is calcimining

singular

calcimine

positive degree

calcimine

infinitive

to calcimine

gerund

calcimining

participle

calcimined

Origin and Evolution of calcimine

First Known Use: 1800 year
Language of Origin: Latin and Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'calcimine' originated from the Latin word 'calx' meaning lime, and the Greek word 'mene' meaning to paint.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a white or colored wash made from lime or chalk, 'calcimine' later evolved to also mean a type of water-based paint used for interior walls.