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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.
an attempt to make something seem better or more innocent than it really is by hiding faults or wrongdoing
a contest in which one side wins while the other side does not achieve any points
to hide or downplay a mistake, wrongdoing, or flaw to make something seem better than it really is
to apply a white, paint-like mixture to a surface, usually to make it look clean or new
