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Whitewash
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chaux, peinture à la chaux
a type of water-based paint or coating made from a mixture of lime, water, and other additives that is used to brighten, disinfect, or decorate surfaces
What is "whitewash"?
Whitewash is a type of paint made from water, lime, and pigment. It is used to create a white or light-colored finish on walls, fences, and other surfaces. Whitewash is known for its transparent quality, which allows some of the surface texture to show through. It is often used to give a fresh, bright look to buildings or to protect surfaces like wood and brick.
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blanchiment, trompe-l'œil
a specious or deceptive clearing that attempts to gloss over failings and defects
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blanchissage, cours sans score
a defeat in which the losing person or team fails to score
to whitewash
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blanchir, nettoyer
exonerate by means of a perfunctory investigation or through biased presentation of data
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peindre en blanc, blanchir
cover with whitewash
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couvert de peinture blanche, dissimuler
cover up a misdemeanor, fault, or error
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To give the room a rustic look, the decorator spattered the exposed brick wall with whitewash paint.
