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international orange

international orange noun: a reddish-orange colour used to set things apart from their surroundings, especially in the aerospace industry.

Noun

international orange (uncountable)

  1. A reddish-orange colour used to set things apart from their surroundings, especially in the aerospace industry.
    • The width of the chrome-yellow or international orange bands should be one-seventh the height of the structure for all structures less than 250 feet […]1937, United States Bureau of Air Commerce, Aeronautics Bulletin
    • This specification covers the general requirements for international orange paint for use on steel, concrete and wood surfaces, such as galvanized steel […]1945, United States Civil Aeronautics Administration, Civil Aeronautics Bulletin

Questions about international orange

What does international orange mean?
International orange means a reddish-orange colour used to set things apart from their surroundings, especially in the aerospace industry.
What part of speech is international orange?
International orange is a noun.

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