terra alba
any of various white, earthy or powdery substances, as pipe clay, gypsum, kaolin, or magnesia.
Origin of terra alba
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How to use terra alba in a sentence
Flour, terra alba, alum, and chalk are the chief ingredients used in the adulteration of cream of tartar.
Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians | William K. DavidPulverized sugar is often adulterated with starch, flour, magnesia, and sometimes silex and terra alba.
The Funny Side of Physic | A. D. CrabtreSugar has a tendency to increase the fatty and warming matter of the system; gypsum, or terra alba, to destroy it.
The Funny Side of Physic | A. D. Crabtre
British Dictionary definitions for terra alba
/ (ˈælbə) /
a white finely powdered form of gypsum, used to make paints, paper, etc
any of various other white earthy substances, such as kaolin, pipeclay, and magnesia
Origin of terra alba
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