animal black

noun

Meaning

A dense, cool-toned black pigment traditionally produced by calcining animal bones in a closed vessel.

Examples

The painter preferred animal black over synthetic alternatives for its unique texture.
Historical manuscripts often contain traces of animal black used by scribes for dark lettering.

Synonyms: bone black, ivory black, charcoal black, carbon black

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animal black

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈænɪməl blæk/

Definition

A dense, cool-toned black pigment traditionally produced by calcining animal bones in a closed vessel.

Examples

The painter preferred animal black over synthetic alternatives for its unique texture.
Historical manuscripts often contain traces of animal black used by scribes for dark lettering.

Synonyms of animal black

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