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an abrasive consisting chiefly of stannic oxide, used for polishing hard surfaces. Also called putty, jeweler's putty.[1825-35]
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Putty powder — Putty Put ty, n. [F. pot[ e]e, fr. pot pot; what was formerly called putty being a substance resembling what is now called putty powder, and in part made of the metal of old pots. See {Pot}.] 1. A kind of thick paste or cement compounded of… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
putty powder — n. powdered oxide of tin, or of tin and lead, used for polishing glass or metals … English World dictionary
putty powder — noun : a polishing material (as for glass or marble) containing chiefly stannic oxide called also jewelers putty * * * an abrasive consisting chiefly of stannic oxide, used for polishing hard surfaces. Also called putty, jeweler s putty. [1825… … Useful english dictionary
putty powder — Stannic Stan nic ( n[i^]k), a. [L. stannum tin: cf. F. stannique.] (Chem.) Of or pertaining to tin; derived from or containing tin; specifically, designating those compounds in which the element has a higher valence as contrasted with {stannous}… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
putty-powder — puttˈy powder noun Stannic oxide (often with lead oxide) used for polishing glass • • • Main Entry: ↑putty … Useful english dictionary
putty powder — /ˈpʌti paʊdə/ (say putee powduh) noun stannic oxide used for glass polishing …
Putty — Put ty, n. [F. pot[ e]e, fr. pot pot; what was formerly called putty being a substance resembling what is now called putty powder, and in part made of the metal of old pots. See {Pot}.] 1. A kind of thick paste or cement compounded of whiting, or … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
putty — [put′ē] n. [Fr potée, calcined tin, brass, lit., potful < pot, POT1] 1. a) a soft, plastic mixture of finely powdered chalk and linseed oil, used to secure glass panes, fill small cracks, etc. b) any substance like this in consistency, use,… … English World dictionary
putty — putty1 /put ee/, n., pl. putties, v., puttied, puttying. n. 1. a compound of whiting and linseed oil, of a doughlike consistency when fresh, used to secure windowpanes, patch woodwork defects, etc. 2. any of various other compounds used for… … Universalium
putty gloss — noun : a high polish imparted to stonework by a final polishing with putty powder … Useful english dictionary
