Lampblack (Noun)
Meaning
A black colloidal substance consisting wholly or principally of amorphous carbon and used to make pigments and ink.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The artist mixed lampblack with a binding agent to create a rich, dark paint for her watercolor piece.
- Lampblack was used as a pigment in ancient Chinese ink, prized for its deep, velvety color.
- The historical reenactor carefully crafted her own iron gall ink using lampblack and other natural ingredients.
- The conservator carefully removed the old varnish to reveal the original lampblack pigment beneath the painting's surface.
- In the 18th century, lampblack was a common ingredient in many types of ink, including those used for calligraphy and illustration.