Indian red

American  

noun

1. earth of a yellowish-red color, found especially in the Persian Gulf, that serves as a pigment and as a polish for gold and silver objects.

2. a pigment of that color prepared by oxidizing the salts of iron.

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Indian red British  

noun

1. a red pigment containing ferric oxide, used in paints and cosmetics and produced by oxidizing iron salts

2. a type of red soil containing ferric oxide, found in S Asia and used as a pigment and metal polish

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Etymology

Origin of Indian red

First recorded in 1745–55

Example Sentences

As many do, he likes to store it in a matka, an Indian red clay pot that is a water cooler.

From Seattle Times

Nine other teachers have been shortlisted for the award, including a US Air Force officer who teaches in an Indian red light district and a Japanese teacher who gets his message across using Lego.

From BBC

Chinese investors complain of Indian red tape, Indian exporters complain of Chinese import barriers.

From BBC

Solar Impulse-2, the solar-powered aircraft aiming to become the first such flying machine to travel around the world, is finally on its way after being stuck in Indian red tape for three days.

From Time

Ms Dhingra also found it difficult to deal with Indian red tape.

From BBC