Definition of Bone black

(Chem.) the black, carbonaceous substance into which bones are converted by calcination in close vessels; - called also animal charcoal. It is used as a decolorizing material in filtering sirups, extracts, etc., and as a black pigment. See Ivory black, under Black.

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animal black, animal charcoal, bone char, char


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