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PRONUNCIATION OF BLOTTING PAPER

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BLOTTING PAPER

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pronoun
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conjunction
determiner
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Blotting paper is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BLOTTING PAPER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

blotting paper

Blotting paper

Blotting paper, sometimes called bibulous paper, is a highly absorbent type of paper or other material. It is used to absorb an excess of liquid substances from the surface of writing paper or objects. Blotting paper referred to as bibulous paper is mainly used in microscopy to remove excess liquids from the slide before viewing. Blotting paper has also been sold as a cosmetic to aid in the removal of skin oils and makeup.

Definition of blotting paper in the English dictionary

The definition of blotting paper in the dictionary is a soft absorbent unsized paper, used esp for soaking up surplus ink.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BLOTTING PAPER

blot
blot analysis
blot on one´s escutcheon
blot one´s copybook
blotch
blotched
blotchily
blotchiness
blotchy
blotless
blotted
blotter
blottesque
blotting
blotting-pad
blotto
blotty
blouse
blousily
blouson

WORDS THAT END LIKE BLOTTING PAPER

art paper
briefing paper
brown paper
carbonless paper
discussion paper
filter paper
graph paper
letter paper
music paper
newspaper
on paper
paper
recycled paper
sandpaper
skyscraper
term paper
tissue paper
toilet paper
wallpaper
white paper
wrapping paper

Synonyms and antonyms of blotting paper in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «blotting paper» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BLOTTING PAPER

Find out the translation of blotting paper to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of blotting paper from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «blotting paper» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

吸墨纸
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

papel secante
570 millions of speakers

English

blotting paper
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सोख्ता कागज
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الورق النشاف
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

промокательной бумаги
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

papel mata-borrão
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

শোষক কাগজ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

papier buvard
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kertas pembungkus
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Löschpapier
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

吸い取り紙
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

압지
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Blotting paper
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

giấy chặm
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மை ஒற்றும் காகிதம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कागद अस्पष्ट करणे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kurutma kâğıdı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

carta assorbente
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

bibuła
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

промокальним папери
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

hârtie sugativă
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

στυπόχαρτο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

kladpapier
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

läskpapper
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

trekkpapir
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of blotting paper

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BLOTTING PAPER»

The term «blotting paper» is normally little used and occupies the 118.511 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BLOTTING PAPER» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «blotting paper» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «blotting paper» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about blotting paper

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BLOTTING PAPER»

Discover the use of blotting paper in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to blotting paper and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Encyclopedia of Ephemera: A Guide to the Fragmentary ...
Blotting paper This was first used in Britain in the 15th century. It is first referred to in print in 1519 by William Horman in his Vulgaria: 'Blottynge papyr serveth to drye weete wryttynge, lest there be made blottis or blurris'. Thomas Fuller, in his ...
Maurice Rickards, Michael Twyman, 2000
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Laboratory protocols: CIMMYT Applied molecular genetics ...
Briefly, dip 1 sheet of blotting paper (extra thick) in transfer buffer and place on top of sponge. NOTE: Make sure there are NO air bubbles between blotting paper, gel, and membrane. Use transfer buffer between each layer and roll a glass ...
Diego González de León, 1994
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Phage Display of Peptides and Proteins: A Laboratory Manual
Nylon use can be minimized by cutting blotting paper to include only the region of interest on the gel, then carefully cutting the gel along the edge of the blotting paper with a scalpel or razor blade and discarding the unwanted gel.
Brian K. Kay, Jill Winter, John McCafferty, 1996
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Cytohistology of Focal Liver Lesions
Pick up the blood clot or solid material with clean forceps and place it on the blotting paper. If the fragment is not easily visible, add a drop of 5. If the tissue fragment is extremely minute or very thin, place a piece of sponge over the blotting ...
Aileen Wee, Pichet Sampatanukul, Nirag Jhala, 2014
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Microarrays & Microplates: Applications in Biomedical Sciences
Pour =200 ml of denaturing solution into a 22 x 22cm tray and wet a sheet of gel blotting paper in the solution. 3. Remove the gel blotting paper, drain excess liquid and place the sheet on the lid of a 22 x 22 cm tray. 4. Using forceps, remove ...
Shu Ye, Ian N. M. Day, 2003
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Molecular Markers and Plant Biotechnology
10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Briefly, dip 1 sheet of blotting paper (extra thick) in transfer buffer and place on top of sponge. Note: Make sure there are NO air bubbles between blotting paper, gel, and membrane. Use transfer buffer between each layer ...
‎2010
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Laboratory Protocols: CIMMYT Applied Genetic Engineering ...
Briefly, dip 1 sheet of blotting paper (extra thick) in transfer buffer and place on top of sponge. NOTE: Make sure that there are NO air bubbles between blotting paper, gel, and membrane. Use transfer buffer between each layer and roll a glass ...
‎1999
8
Primitive Photography: A Guide to Making Cameras, Lenses, ...
Once the wax has melted completely, slide two sheets of blotting paper beneath the liquid surface, pushing them down with a knife. Let these remain in the oven for a few minutes, occasionally removing the tray from the oven to turn the sheets  ...
Alan Greene, 2013
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Standards and Specifications in the Wood-using Industries: ...
The absorption of blotting paper is determined by placing a 4 by 4 inch piece of the paper, with wire side of sheet up, slightly dished to insure that the ink will remain in one pool, on top of a tumbler and then 1 cc of the standard ink flowed on to ...
United States. National Bureau of Standards, 1927
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Primary Science for the Caribbean: A Process Approach
5 Key (1) filter paper (2) newspaper (3) notepaper (4) blotting paper I ... and a brown mark on the other. c) Cut one piece of blotting paper 2x9 cm. d) Put a black mark with the marker on the blotting paper near the end. e) Put water 1 cm deep in ...
Raphael Douglass, Trevor Garcia, Pamela Fraser- Abder, 1997

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BLOTTING PAPER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term blotting paper is used in the context of the following news items.
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What works for a baby's bum works for your expensive carpet
If it's drinks or water, then it's better to use a blotting paper. However, wine spill can have grave consequences. Since wine contains strong ... «Economic Times, Jul 15»
2
12 Ways To Combat Sweat In Semi Formal And Formal Attire If You …
Or, if carrying a hanky weirds you out, invest in some biodegradable facial blotting paper, for a disposable, slightly more discreet option. «Bustle, Jul 15»
3
Avoid makeup meltdown and other 4th of July beauty blunders
Tatcha Aburatorigami Blotting Papers: Only one sheet of this gold-flecked blotting paper is needed to keep makeup perfect and matte. $12. «Philly.com, Jul 15»
4
'Fine Tuned and Multiple' works on display
... chromatography on blotting paper technique to depict façades of houses and public buildings. Those images are accompanied by haiku-like ... «Daily Sabah, Jul 15»
5
Beautyblender Just Launched Reusable Blotting Sponges
With the release of the brand's new Blotterazzi, a tool that does the job of a blotting paper but in a reusable sponge format, we're pretty sure she ... «Allure Magazine, Jul 15»
6
How to Sweat-Proof Your Entire Beauty Routine
For an extra investment, Cole loves the Ever-Matte Poreless Primer ($44, sephora.com)—it behaves like liquid blotting paper, and lasts all day. «TIME, Jun 15»
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Ready, set, summer: a guide to the season's beauty essentials
Blotting paper. Dampen down shine without disturbing your make-up and blot with Boots Skin Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets (€4.99), or if you're ... «Irish Times, Jun 15»
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FOREVER BEAUTIFUL: How to achieve the perfect mother of the …
Press against the skin where excess oil develops on the nose and chin (Muji Blotting Paper, £1.95 for 100, muji.eu). Lip gloss: For a quick ... «Daily Mail, Jun 15»
9
Solange to the World: Put Down Your Blotting Papers, Pick Up a …
... describe Solange, but here, she's gone more natural than ever, embracing the sort of summery sheen no mere blotting paper can tamp down. «MarieClaire.com, Jun 15»
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Far-Out New Show At FIFTY24SF Showcases Local Blotter Art …
Back in San Francisco's hippie heyday, there was a fair bit of LSD, or acid, being consumed. A lot of it was taken via blotting paper dipped in ... «Hoodline, Jun 15»

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