Jauhemaaleina

Jauhemaaleina is a Finnish term used to describe materials that are supplied or used in powder form, particularly in painting and coating contexts. The word combines jauhe meaning powder and maali meaning paint, with the essive suffix -ina to indicate a state or form, effectively translating to “as powder paints” or “in powder form.” In practical use, it denotes paints or pigments that are dry powders rather than liquids, pastes, or suspensions.

In technical writing, jauhemaaleina is used to specify the form of a product. This form is chosen for reasons such as longer shelf life, easier storage, and the need for dispersion or mixing before application. The term helps distinguish powder-based materials from their liquid counterparts, especially in industrial processes like pigment manufacturing and powder coating.

Usage and examples: Jauhemaaleina toimitettavat pigmentit vaativat sekoituksen ennen käyttöä. Toimitukseen sisältyy jauhemaaleina olevat värit, jotka sekoitetaan asiakkaan haluamaan sävyyn. In art and industry, the designation supports clear communication about handling, preparation, and application requirements.

See also: jauhemaalaus (powder coating), jauhe pigmentti (powder pigment), essive case in Finnish grammar.