How Do You Spell CALCIMINE?

Pronunciation: [kˈalsɪmˌiːn] (IPA)

The correct spelling of the word "calcimine" is [kal-suh-mahyn]. "Calcimine" refers to a white or colored pigment that is used for painting walls or ceilings. This word is derived from the Latin word "calx," meaning "lime." The "c" in "calcimine" is pronounced as "k" since it follows the vowel "a." The "im" is pronounced as a separate syllable, like "im-muhyn." The final "e" is silent and is added to indicate that the word is a noun.

CALCIMINE Meaning and Definition

1. Calcimine is a noun that refers to a type of water-based paint or pigment commonly used for interior wall surfaces. It is made by mixing whiting (calcium carbonate) with a water-based adhesive, such as glue or casein, which serves as a binder. The resulting material is a chalky, milky-white solution that can be applied as a paint-like coating.

   In terms of appearance, calcimine exhibits a matte and powdery texture, with a slightly rough and uneven finish. It is frequently used to cover and beautify walls and ceilings, offering a unique aesthetic appeal that differs from conventional oil- or latex-based paints. The application of calcimine is typically done by brush or roller, with multiple coats often required to achieve the desired opacity.

   Calcimine paint is known for its ability to adhere well to various surfaces, particularly plaster, drywall, and wood. Since it is primarily water-based, calcimine is relatively easy to clean up and has little to no odor, making it a popular choice for interior spaces. One characteristic of calcimine is that it can be easily reactivated by moisture, thus requiring caution when cleaning or making repairs to surfaces coated with this type of paint.

   While calcimine was widely used in the early 20th century, it has become less popular in modern times due to the introduction of more advanced paint formulations. Its powdery nature and lack of durability make calcimine susceptible to chipping, flaking, and staining, requiring frequent maintenance and repainting.

Common Misspellings for CALCIMINE

• caliming
• calomine
• calaiming
• calimine
• calciumine
• calciminer
• calcimin
• calciminee
• kalcimine
• calcymine
• calcamine
• calcimane
• cardimine
• gallimine
• calcidinne
• calcidinee
• Carthimine
• curcimine
• Calcifille
• calcidene
• calcidinea
• calcitone
• Callimene
• calimaine
• Callimie
• calcimiter
• calcifige
• calicimine
• calcymin
• calcimun
• Calcimony
• cancirine

Etymology of CALCIMINE

The word "calcimine" originated in the early 19th century and its etymology can be traced back to Latin. The term comes from the Latin word "calx", which means "lime", and the Latin verb "minare", which means "to paint". It derives from the practice of using lime as the main ingredient in whitewash or distemper paints, which were commonly used in the past to decorate walls and ceilings. Over time, "calx" and "minare" merged to form "calcimine", referring to the act of painting with lime-based paints.

Similar spelling words for CALCIMINE

• calcaneus,
• calycine,
• calcium,
• calcine,
• calcaneal,
• Calligan,
• calcination,
• callison.

Plural form of CALCIMINE is CALCIMINES

Conjugate verb Calcimine

CONDITIONAL

I would calcimine

you would calcimine

he/she/it would calcimine

we would calcimine

they would calcimine

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be calcimining

you would be calcimining

he/she/it would be calcimining

we would be calcimining

they would be calcimining

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have calcimine

you would have calcimine

he/she/it would have calcimine

we would have calcimine

they would have calcimine

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been calcimining

you would have been calcimining

he/she/it would have been calcimining

we would have been calcimining

they would have been calcimining

FUTURE

I will calcimine

you will calcimine

he/she/it will calcimine

we will calcimine

they will calcimine

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be calcimining

you will be calcimining

he/she/it will be calcimining

we will be calcimining

they will be calcimining

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have calcimined

you will have calcimined

he/she/it will have calcimined

we will have calcimined

they will have calcimined

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been calcimining

you will have been calcimining

he/she/it will have been calcimining

we will have been calcimining

they will have been calcimining

IMPERATIVE

you calcimine

we let´s calcimine

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to calcimine

PAST

I calcimined

you calcimined

he/she/it calcimined

we calcimined

they calcimined

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was calcimining

you were calcimining

he/she/it was calcimining

we were calcimining

they were calcimining

PAST PARTICIPLE

calcimined

PAST PERFECT

I had calcimined

you had calcimined

he/she/it had calcimined

we had calcimined

they had calcimined

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been calcimining

you had been calcimining

he/she/it had been calcimining

we had been calcimining

they had been calcimining

PRESENT

I calcimine

you calcimine

he/she/it calcimines

we calcimine

they calcimine

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am calcimining

you are calcimining

he/she/it is calcimining

we are calcimining

they are calcimining

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

calcimining

PRESENT PERFECT

I have calcimined

you have calcimined

he/she/it has calcimined

we have calcimined

they have calcimined

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been calcimining

you have been calcimining

he/she/it has been calcimining

we have been calcimining

they have been calcimining

I would have calcimined

we would have calcimined

you would have calcimined

he/she/it would have calcimined

they would have calcimined