English Explanatory Dictionary

invisible ink

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An ink, invisible on application or soon thereafter, that can later be rendered visible by some process, such as exposing it to heat.
  2. An ink used in pranks that is visible at first but soon disappears.

Word forms

invisible ink invisible inks

Etymology

From invisible + ink.

Synonyms

secret ink sympathetic ink
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