What does India ink mean?
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in·dia ink
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Princeton's WordNet
India ink, drawing inknoun
a black liquid ink used for printing or writing or drawing
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India inknoun
a black ink, made from lampblack, used for printing and artwork.
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india ink
India ink is a type of black ink that is traditionally composed of a mixture of soot, water, and a binding agent such as gelatin or shellac. The ink is known for its deep, dark black color and permanence once dried. It has been used for centuries in various artistic and calligraphic applications, including drawing, writing, and printmaking.
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India ink
India ink is a simple black ink once widely used for writing and printing and now more commonly used for drawing, especially when inking comic books and comic strips. Indian ink is also used in medical research and is considered as a suitable material for demonstration of the blood vessels under the microscope.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of India ink in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of India ink in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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