Latvian

Olas baltums (2)

Svina baltums (2)

Noun

baltums m (1st declension)

1. (chiefly in the singular) white, whiteness (the quality of that which is white)

   krīta baltums‎ ― chalk whiteness, the whiteness of chalk

   sniega baltums‎ ― snow whiteness, the whiteness of snow

   mākoņu baltums mirdzēja kā sniegs‎ ― the cloud white(ness) shone like snow

2. white (white paint; the white part of an object)

   cinka, svina baltums‎ ― zinc, lead white (paint)

   olas baltums‎ ― the white of the egg

   acs baltums‎ ― the white of the eye (i.e., the sclera)

Declension

Derived terms

• acs baltums
• olbaltums, olbaltumviela