English Explanatory Dictionary

marking blue

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A dye used in metalworking, made by mixing methylated spirit with shellac and gentian violet, to aid in marking out rough parts for further machining.

Word forms

marking blue

Synonyms

layout stain Prussian blue
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