|
|
Definition of Ivory black
1. Noun. A black pigment made from grinding burnt ivory in oil.
Lexicographical Neighbors of Ivory Black
Literary usage of Ivory black
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Curiosities of Literature by Isaac Disraeli (1823)
"Gall-nuts, copperas, and gum make up the composition of our ink, whereas soot or
ivory-black was the chief ingredient in that of the ancients. ..."
2. Outlines of Industrial Chemistry: A Text-book for Students by Frank Hall Thorp, Charles D. Demond (1905)
"Ivory-black is made by heating the refuse from ivory working in closed retorts
until all organic constituents are decomposed. The retorts must not be opened ..."
3. Conversations on Chemistry: In which the Elements of that Science are by Marcet (Jane Haldimand) (1809)
"... should like to learn what ivory black is ? Mrs. B. It is a carbonaceous
substance obtained by the combustion of ivory. A more common species of black is ..."
4. A Dictionary of Science, Literature, & Art: Comprising the Definitions and by George William Cox (1866)
"ivory black. The mixture of charcoal nnd phosphate of lime obtained by burning
bone is sold under this name, and, like other forms of animal charcoal, ..."
5. The Painter, Gilder, and Varnisher's Companion: Containing Rules and (1867)
"ivory black. The bones of all animals, when reduced to charcoal or carbon, form
a good black; but the best of all blacks, whether animal or vegetable, ..."
6. A Dictionary of Applied Chemistry by Thomas Edward Thorpe (1921)
"A liquid blacking can be prepared from 120 parte of ivory black, 90 parts brown
... The ivory black, sugar, and olive oil are mixed into a smooth paste, ..."
7. A Dictionary of Applied Chemistry by Thomas Edward Thorpe (1912)
"A lii/nid blacking can be prepared from 120 parts of ivory black, 90 parts brown
... The ivory black, sugar, and olive oil are mixed into a smooth paste, ..."
Other Resources:
