Whiting
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈwaɪtɪŋ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Whiting is a noun meaning A fine white chalk used in paints, putty, whitewash etc.
Meaning
A fine white chalk used in paints, putty, whitewash etc.
More Meanings
- present participle and gerund of white
- A fish, Merlangius merlangus (family Gadidae), similar to cod, found in the North Atlantic; English whiting (US).
- Any fish of many species that resemble Merlangius merlangus:
Example Sentences
1918, Hannah Teresa Rowley, Mrs. Helen Louise (Wales) Farrell, Principles of Chemistry Applied to the Household Precipitated calcium carbonate, a very fine powdery form, is used as a basis for many tooth powders and pastes. As whiting it finds a wide use in cleaning metals of their tarnishes.
Word Forms
- whitings
Synonyms for whiting
Depending on context, synonyms include whitening.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hake, fish, whitening, whiteware, chalk.
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