lampblack

English

noun
Definitions
  • An amorphous form of carbon made from incompletely burned organic matter; used to make pigments and inks.

Etymology

Affix from English lamp + English black (dark haired, black haired).

Origin

English

black

Gloss

dark haired, black haired

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