ivory black

noun

1. a fine black pigment made by calcining ivory.

ivory black

noun

1. a black pigment obtained by grinding charred scraps of ivory in oil

Word History and Origins

Origin of ivory black¹

First recorded in 1625–35

Example Sentences

A variety of substances may be used, such as fine soot or ivory black, ultramarinep.

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If black sealing-wax is required, lamp-black or ivory-black is stirred in.

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Ivory black may be prepared upon the small scale, by a well regulated ignition of the ivory dust in a covered crucible.

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Either lamp black or ivory black serves for the colouring-matter of black wax.

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Mix a quarter of a pound of ivory black, six gills of vinegar, a table-spoonful of sweet oil, two large spoonsful of molasses.

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