Encyclopedia

blanc fixe

Also found in: Dictionary, Medical.

blanc fixe

[‚bläŋk ′fēks]
(inorganic chemistry)
BaSO4 A commercial name for barium sulfate, with some use in pure form in the paint, paper, and pigment industries as a pigment extender.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms, 6E, Copyright © 2003 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

blanc fixe

A fine-grained barium sulfate, used as white pigment in paints.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Architecture and Construction. Copyright © 2003 by McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
Mentioned in
Copyright © 2003-2025 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.