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| − | '''Whitewash''' is a [[lime]]-based liquid used for coating the exterior of buildings. | + | '''Whitewash''' is a [[lime (mineral)|lime]]-based liquid used for coating the exterior of buildings. |
The term is also used as a metaphor for a report or study which, in blatant contradiction of the facts, exonerates a person, persons or organisation from charges of wrongdoing. | The term is also used as a metaphor for a report or study which, in blatant contradiction of the facts, exonerates a person, persons or organisation from charges of wrongdoing. | ||
[[Category:Politics]][[Category:Industry]] | [[Category:Politics]][[Category:Industry]] | ||
Revision as of 22:45, September 23, 2008
Whitewash is a lime-based liquid used for coating the exterior of buildings.
The term is also used as a metaphor for a report or study which, in blatant contradiction of the facts, exonerates a person, persons or organisation from charges of wrongdoing.