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sympathetic ink

–noun
a fluid for producing writing that is invisible until brought out by heat, chemicals, etc.; invisible ink.

Origin:
1715–25
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invisible ink  
n.  Ink that is colorless and invisible until treated by a chemical, heat, or special light. Also called sympathetic ink.
sympathetic ink  
n.  See invisible ink.
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