noun
- A white pigment made from a mixture of barium sulfate and zinc sulfide, used in paints, coatings, and plastics.
Usage: plural of lithopone; technical/industrial term; also called lithopone white or zinc barytes
Examples
- The manufacturer added lithopones to the paint formula to improve opacity and brightness.
- Lithopones are commonly used in the production of high-quality coatings for industrial applications.
- The pigment blend contained various lithopones to achieve the desired white finish.
- Lithopones offer better hiding power than some traditional pigments in latex paints.