terra alba Definition
terra alba (ter′ə al′bə)
noun
any of several white mineral substances, as
- finely ground gypsum, used in making paints, paper, etc.
- pulverized kaolin, used in ceramics
- magnesia (sense )
Etymology: L, lit., white earth
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