- lampblacking
- n. fine black soot created by the burning of certain materials and used mainly as a pigment v. blacken, coat with lampblack
English contemporary dictionary. 2014.
lampblacking
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lamp|black — «LAMP BLAK», noun, verb. –n. a fine black soot consisting of almost pure carbon that is deposited when oil, gas, etc., burns incompletely. Lampblack is used as a coloring matter in paint, ink, cement, and in making tires. –v.t. to paint, smear,… … Useful english dictionary
