blanco
n. uncountable C2 Proficiency US //ˈbɫæŋkoʊ// blan·co
n. a white liquid or paste used to clean and whiten things like sports shoes or military belts. It was very common in the past for keeping equipment looking bright and new.
n. a white compound, typically in liquid or paste form, used for whitening and cleaning leather or canvas equipment. Historically associated with military kit and cricket pads.
He used blanco to make his old cricket pads look white again.
The soldiers spent hours applying blanco to their webbing to ensure their uniforms met the inspection standards.
Before the advent of modern synthetic materials, maintaining the pristine appearance of canvas gear required the regular application of blanco, a task that became a ritual of military discipline.