brushout

English

Etymology

Deverbal from brush out.

Noun

brushout (plural brushouts)

1. The application of paint or varnish to a surface to test the properties of the paint or varnish.
   • 1955, American Society for Testing Materials. Committee D-1 on Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Products, A.S.T.M. Standards on Paints, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Products (page 542)

     Brushouts of the standard paint and the sample paint shall be prepared as described in Paragraph (c) […]

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