lampblack
Translation
lampblack, soot
Examples
Lampblack is used as a pigment in paints.
Lampblack is used as a pigment in paints.
Grammar Patterns
lampblack a fine black soot Lampblack is used as a pigment in paints.
Similar Words
Synonyms: soot, carbon black
Etymology
A compound of 'lamp' and 'black'. It is literally the black soot produced by a lamp.
Memory Tips
It's easy to remember as it's literally the 'black' stuff from a 'lamp'.