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| lake [ layk ] |
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1. translucent pigment: a bright translucent pigment of various colours, made by combining an organic dye with a metallic hydroxide or other inorganic substance
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2. red pigment: a red pigment made by combining cochineal with a metallic compound
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| [Early 17th century. Variant of lac1] |
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