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Etymology

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non- +‎ paint

Adjective

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nonpaint (not comparable)

  1. Not of or pertaining to paint.
    • 1994, Jackie Shaw, The big book of decorative painting:
      Be careful not to get paint on the nonpaint edge of the brush.
    • 1995, Laurence Tasaday, Residential lead abatement:
      Nonpaint household lead can be traced to tap water []