India ink — India In di*a, n. [See {Indian}.] A country in Southern Asia; the two peninsulas of Hither and Farther India; in a restricted sense, Hither India, or Hindostan. [1913 Webster] {India ink}, a nearly black pigment brought chiefly from China, used… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
India ink — n. 1. a black pigment, as of specially prepared lampblack, or carbon black, mixed with a gelatinous substance and dried into cakes or sticks 2. a liquid ink made from this, used in writing, drawing, etc … English World dictionary
India ink — Indian ink redirects here. For the Tom Stoppard play, see Indian Ink. India ink (or Indian ink in British English) is a simple black ink once widely used for writing and printing and now more commonly used for drawing, especially when inking… … Wikipedia
India ink — (sometimes l.c.) 1. a black pigment consisting of lampblack mixed with glue or size. 2. a liquid ink from this. Also called Chinese ink. [1655 65] * * * also called Chinese Ink, black pigment in the form of sticks that are moistened… … Universalium
India ink — n. US = Indian ink. Etymology: India in Asia: see INDIAN * * * ˌIndian ˈink 7 (also ˌIndia ˈink) noun uncountable a … Useful english dictionary
india ink — noun Usage: often capitalized 1st I Date: 1665 1. a solid black pigment (as specially prepared lampblack) used in drawing and lettering 2. a fluid ink consisting usually of a fine suspension of india ink in a liquid … New Collegiate Dictionary
India ink — tušas statusas T sritis chemija apibrėžtis Rašalas piešimui ir braižymui. atitikmenys: angl. India ink rus. тушь … Chemijos terminų aiškinamasis žodynas
India ink capsule stain — a method of demonstrating cell capsules, especially of Cryptococcus neoformans. The smear is mixed with India ink, covered with a coverglass, and examined microscopically. Capsules appear as a clear halo around the cells against a black… … Medical dictionary
india ink — In·di·a ink || ɪndjÉ™ n. Indian Ink, black ink used for painting and calligraphy … English contemporary dictionary
India ink — (Roget s IV) n. Syn. drawing ink, black pigment, lampblack, tusche; see ink … English dictionary for students