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Lampblack

Definition:

Lampblack refers to a black, carbonaceous pigment obtained from the incomplete combustion of various materials, such as oil, resin, or wood.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun
• Verb

Senses:

Noun:

1. A black pigment obtained from the soot produced by burning oily substances.
2. Carbon black used in printing ink, paints, and pigments.

Verb:

1. To coat or color with lampblack.

Examples:

Noun:

1. The artist mixed lampblack with oil to create a deep shade of black for his painting.
2. Lampblack is commonly used as a coloring agent in the production of ink.

Verb:

1. She carefully lampblacked the edges of the paper to give it an antique look.

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