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terra alba Definition

terra alba (ter′ə al′bə)

noun

any of several white mineral substances, as

  1. finely ground gypsum, used in making paints, paper, etc.
  2. pulverized kaolin, used in ceramics
  3. magnesia (sense )

Etymology: L, lit., white earth

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  8. ‹ ternion
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