ebonite
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of ebonite
Example Sentences
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He brought with him an instrument which consisted of an ebonite stick to which were fastened two slips of gold leaf.
From Time Magazine Archive
Hycar makes an excellent ebonite, or hard rubber, when vulcanized.
From Time Magazine Archive
Hand made, six-inch tainless steel blade, black ebonite handle with my name embossed thereon in gold leaf, and with genuine leather sheath�it is a knife to behold.
From Time Magazine Archive
If the ebonite is withdrawn without touching the tray, the latter will be found to be unelectrified.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 3 "Electrostatics" to "Engis" by Various
For the pitch or resin may be substituted a sheet of glass, ebonite, india-rubber or any other good dielectric placed upon a metallic sheet, called the sole-plate.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 2 "Ehud" to "Electroscope" by Various
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