Antwerp blue

noun

1. any of several iron-blue pigments, usually containing a considerable amount of extender.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Antwerp blue¹

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

Antwerp Blue is a weaker variety of the same colour containing alumina.

From Project Gutenberg

Genuine Antwerp blue should not become deprived of its colour when thrown into liquid chlorine.

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