gas black
noun
the soot of a natural gas flame, used in paints; fine carbon.
Origin of gas black
1First recorded in 1880–85
- Also called channel black.
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British Dictionary definitions for gas black
gas black
noun
finely powdered carbon produced by burning natural gas. It is used as a pigment in paints, etc
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