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When a suitable quantity of India ink is introduced into the circulation of a living anaesthetized animal, it is evenly mixed with the blood, and if the animal is suddenly killed by stopping the circulation a few minutes later, and preparations are made from the muscles and other organs, these show the capillaries which were open at the time.
August Krogh

Meaning of "India ink" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF INDIA INK

India ink  [ˈɪndɪəʳ ɪŋk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF INDIA INK

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
India ink 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 INDIA INK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

India ink

India ink

India ink is a simple black ink once widely used for writing and printing and now more commonly used for drawing, especially when inking comic books and comic strips. Indian ink is also used in medical applications.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH INDIA INK


blink
blɪŋk
brink
brɪŋk
cinque
sɪŋk
drink
drɪŋk
fink
fɪŋk
hyperlink
ˈhaɪpəˌlɪŋk
ink
ɪŋk
kink
kɪŋk
link
lɪŋk
mink
mɪŋk
permalink
ˈpɜːməˌlɪŋk
pink
pɪŋk
rink
rɪŋk
shrink
ʃrɪŋk
sink
sɪŋk
sync
sɪŋk
think
θɪŋk
twink
twɪŋk
wink
wɪŋk
zinc
zɪŋk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE INDIA INK

India
India paper
India print
India rubber
Indiaman
Indiamen
Indian
Indian agent
Indian bread
Indian buffalo
Indian cholera
Indian club
Indian cobra
Indian corn
Indian Desert
Indian elephant
Indian Empire
Indian file
Indian giver
Indian giving

WORDS THAT END LIKE INDIA INK

China ink
Chinese ink
copying ink
electronic ink
Indian ink
invisible ink
magnetic ink
marking ink
pen and ink
printer´s ink
printing ink
sympathetic ink

Synonyms and antonyms of India ink in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «India ink» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF INDIA INK

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

Translator English - Chinese

墨汁
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

tinta china
570 millions of speakers

English

India ink
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

भारत स्याही
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الهند الحبر
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

тушь
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

tinta nanquim
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ভারত কালি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

encre de Chine
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Dakwat India
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Tusche
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

墨汁
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

인도 잉크
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Tinta India
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Ấn Độ mực
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

இந்தியா மை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

भारत शाई
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

çini mürekkebi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

inchiostro di china
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

tusz
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

туш
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

India cerneală
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σινική μελάνη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Indië ink
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

tusch
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

India blekk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of India ink

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «INDIA INK»

The term «India ink» is regularly used and occupies the 97.491 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «INDIA INK» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about India ink

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QUOTES WITH «INDIA INK»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word India ink.
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August Krogh
When a suitable quantity of India ink is introduced into the circulation of a living anaesthetized animal, it is evenly mixed with the blood, and if the animal is suddenly killed by stopping the circulation a few minutes later, and preparations are made from the muscles and other organs, these show the capillaries which were open at the time.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «INDIA INK»

Discover the use of India ink in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to India ink and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Gastroenterological Endoscopy
The India ink syringe is then replaced with the initial saline syringe again, and approximately 2 mL of saline is added to flush out any India ink left in the needle device. c The resulting tattoos are easily detected during laparoscopic surgery.
Meinhard Classen, Guido N. J. Tytgat, 2011
2
American Woodworker
India Ink To get the blackest color with the least amount of buildup, my favorite stain is good old India ink. Surprisingly, India ink (available at art supply stores) is not a dye, but a very finely ground pigment. You can buy it in either a water- based ...
3
Indian Ink: A Play
This is a rich and moving exploration of intimate lives set against one of the great shifts of history, the emergence of the Indian sub-continent from the grip of Empire.
Tom Stoppard, 1995
4
Understanding Microbes: A Laboratory Textbook for Microbiology
Two forms of negative staining are used for capsule detection: The first uses India ink and the wet-mount technique; the second uses either India ink or a dye called nigrosin, followed by smearing and drying on the slide. Of these two methods, ...
G. William Claus, 1989
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Design Creativity 2010
4.1 The Essence and Expressiveness of India-ink Paintings In the reconstruction of fashion illustration painting techniques employing painting techniques of India- ink painting, I believed that it was preferable to use the essence and ...
Toshiharu Taura, Yukari Nagai, 2010
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Complete Printmaker
Painting directly on the block with India ink and a brush is a good way to keep the image fresh and strong. When the ink drawing is dry, tint the entire block with a dilute mixture of printer's ink. Rub red, gray, blue, or some color of intermediate ...
John Ross, 2009
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The colors of life
... x 18” .........................................................................39 Ernie Hemingway the Cat- Photo by Heather J Kirk .............................................................................................40 Serie Los Sepias de Sedona XXX - Acrylic, Pastel and India Ink on Paper, 30” x 20” ...
Chary Castro-Marín, 2013
8
Microbiology
Under the microscope, in dramatic relief among the India ink particles, were the organisms shown in Figure 34.26. Figure 34.26 India ink preparation of CSF. A cell and its clear zone appears to be separating from a larger, similar cell.
Richard A. Harvey (Ph.D.), Pamela C. Champe, Bruce D. Fisher (M.D.), 2007
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Human Mycoses
It is easily distinguished in a colloidal medium of India ink when mixed with CSF ( Fig. 14.5). Approximately 1 to 5 ml of specimen is recommended for use in the India ink preparation. India ink examination can detect encapsulated yeasts in a ...
Duane R. Hospenthal, Michael G. Rinaldi, 2007
10
Creating Textures in Pen & Ink with Watercolor
India Ink labeled "permanent" should hold up under high humidity situations, adhering well to the drawing surface when touched with a damp finger. However, even "waterproof inks may smear or lose pigment when brushed over with washes ...
Claudia Nice, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «INDIA INK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term India ink is used in the context of the following news items.
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Contributors to the letter D
The drawing is in India ink on scratchboard. The letter is a little over 5 inches high. "After the font was manufactured somebody in the factory ... «Sentinel & Enterprise, Jul 15»
2
Line Up to Get Your Slab Poked at Meattt, Bushwick's Freshest …
... revealed that anyone, so long as they've got a sewing needle, some India ink, and a bottle of vodka, can permanently press ink into skin. «Bedford + Bowery, Jul 15»
3
Dr. Frank Bures: Should psoriasis keep you from getting a tattoo?
The main color in dark tattoos is India ink, which rarely causes allergies. Other colors can produce allergic contact reactions, necessitating the ... «Winona Daily News, Jul 15»
4
SEMA Collector Car Appreciation Day: Whip it good
SEMA Collector Car Appreciation Day. "It smelled like turpentine, it looked like India ink." You can find Love Potion No. 9 at Madame Ruth's, ... «azcentral.com, Jul 15»
5
Drawing intensive at Farnsworth
A detail of an India ink drawing by Richard Iammarino reveals how fine a line can be. Rockland — Monday through Friday, July 20 through 24, ... «Courier-Gazette & Camden Herald, Jul 15»
6
Juried Show Visual Delight
Even Max Redfire Wheeler's abstract India ink piece, “Progression,” had a zen-like quality to it. Just as the bustle of summer can lead to sensory ... «CapeNews.net, Jul 15»
7
“One-of-a-Kind” Is a Photography History Lesson at Phoenix Art …
Several incorporate additional media such as India ink, oil paint, spray paint, graphite, or chalk pastel. For museum-goers who feel inspired by ... «Phoenix New Times, Jul 15»
8
32nd Cowboy Poetry poster unveiled
“Comes Back” was created with India ink and colored pencils on ledger paper from the 1930s. Ledger Art is a Northern Plains Indian art form ... «Elko Daily Free Press, Jul 15»
9
Entertainment: Express, art exhibits, more
1,” an India ink piece, June 26. For tickets, visit RoundRockExpress.com. Barnes & Noble. Barnes & Noble Round Rock will host special events ... «Austin American-Statesman, Jul 15»
10
New Union Station Glass Installation Lets the Darkness Through
Of those drawings, 50 or 60 were blown up and recreated full-scale on translucent Mylar, using graphite and India ink, in his studio overlooking ... «Torontoist, Jul 15»

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