kalsomine

Meanings

• noun

  A type of wall plaster made from a mixture of chalk, lime, and water.

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Variants

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calamine , calamines

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Etymology

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From the Malay words 'kalsum' (lime) and 'mine' (mine, dig out).

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Trivia

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1. Kalsomine was traditionally applied to walls using a wooden float.

2. The application of kalsomine is a labor-intensive process and requires skill and experience.

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Related Concepts

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1. Plaster: A building material used for covering walls and ceilings.

2. Lime: A calcium carbonate that is used in construction and as a food ingredient.

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Culture

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Kalsomine is a traditional wall plaster used in Malay houses and buildings. It is known for its durability and ability to withstand the tropical climate.

How to Memorize "kalsomine"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a mixture of chalk, lime, and water being applied to a wall.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'kalsomine' with the idea of traditional Malay architecture and building materials.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Kalsomine is a plaster made from chalk and lime' to remember the definition.

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