eggshell

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈɛɡʃɛl/

Noun

eggshell (plural eggshells)

1. The shell around an egg.
2. A pale off-white colour, like that of the eggshell.

    

Translations

• French: coquille d'œuf
• German: Eierschale
• Italian: guscio d'uovo
• Portuguese: casca de ovo
• Russian: яичный
• Spanish: cáscara de huevo

Adjective

eggshell

1. Of a pale yellowish-whitish colour, like that of the eggshell.
2. Exhibiting the thinness, translucency or near-transparency, and fragility of an eggshell; as in eggshell porcelain.
3. Very matt, having a low reflexivity, like an eggshell.

   This clear varnish is available in gloss, matt and eggshell finishes.

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