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The pages are still blank, but there is a miraculous feeling of the words being there, written in invisible ink and clamoring to become visible.
Vladimir Nabokov

Meaning of "invisible ink" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF INVISIBLE INK

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF INVISIBLE INK

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Invisible 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 INVISIBLE INK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

invisible ink

Invisible ink

Invisible ink, also known as security ink, is a substance used for writing, which is invisible either on application or soon thereafter, and can later be made visible by some means. Invisible ink is one form of steganography, and it has been used in espionage. Other uses include anti-counterfeiting, property marking, hand stamping for readmission, fun children's games, and marking for the purpose of identification in manufacturing.

Definition of invisible ink in the English dictionary

The definition of invisible ink in the dictionary is a liquid used for writing that does not become visible until it has been treated with chemicals, heat, ultraviolet light, etc.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE INVISIBLE INK

invious
invirile
inviscid
invisibility
invisible
invisible assets
invisible balance
invisible earnings
invisible exports
invisible imports
invisible mending
invisibleness
invisibly
invital
invitation
invitation card
invitational
invitatories
invitatory
invite

WORDS THAT END LIKE INVISIBLE INK

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

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

SYNONYMS

Translation of «invisible ink» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF INVISIBLE INK

Find out the translation of invisible ink to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of invisible 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 «invisible ink» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

隐形墨水
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

tinta invisible
570 millions of speakers

English

invisible ink
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

अदृश्य स्याही
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

حبر غير مرئي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

невидимые чернила
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

tinta invisível
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অদৃশ্য কালি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

encre invisible
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Dakwat yang tidak kelihatan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

unsichtbare Tinte
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

透明インキ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

눈에 보이지 않는 잉크
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Tinta sing ora katon
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

mực vô hình
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கண்ணுக்கு தெரியாத மை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अदृश्य शाई
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Görünmez mürekkep
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

inchiostro invisibile
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

niewidzialny atrament
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

невидимі чорнила
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

cerneală invizibilă
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αόρατη μελάνη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

onsigbare ink
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

osynligt bläck
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

usynlig blekk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of invisible ink

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «INVISIBLE INK»

The term «invisible ink» is quite widely used and occupies the 49.318 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «INVISIBLE INK» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «invisible ink» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «invisible ink» 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 invisible ink

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QUOTES WITH «INVISIBLE INK»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word invisible ink.
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Vladimir Nabokov
The pages are still blank, but there is a miraculous feeling of the words being there, written in invisible ink and clamoring to become visible.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «INVISIBLE INK»

Discover the use of invisible ink in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to invisible ink and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Invisible Ink: A Practical Guide to Building Stories That ...
". I recommend this fine handbook on craft to any writer, apprentice or professional, working in any genre or form." -Dr. Charles Johnson (National Book Award-winning author of Middle Passage) "If you want to write scripts, listen to Brian.
Brian McDonald, 2013
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Invisible Ink: A Practical Guide to Building Stories that ...
For the would-be screenwriter, seven easy steps to a better story.
Brian McDonald, 2010
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Invisible Ink: Spycraft of the American Revolution
The award-winning author of Rebellion in the Ranks explains the techniques used by spies on both sides of the American Revolution--including dictionary codes, hidden compartments and musical notation--as well as counterintelligence efforts, ...
John A. Nagy, 2011
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Boys' Life
Though now used just for fun, invisible ink used to help spies and generals keep secrets from their enemies. Suppose you opened a letter and discovered nothing inside but a blank page. You might think your pen pal had gone a little nuts.
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Invisible Ink: How 100 Great Authors Disappeared
What happened to them? Adopting false identities, switching genders, losing fortunes, descending into alcoholism, discovering new careers, the stories of the missing authors are often more surprising than any of the fictions they wrote.
Christopher Fowler, 2012
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Invisible Ink Pen Kit: Communicate Without a Trace
The text in the 60-page book, drawn from the expertise of the International Spy Museum, contains instructions on how to best utilize this covert device, as well as 28 blank notebook pages for use with the pen.
ANONIMO, Running Press, 2006
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The Spatula
Invisible Ink. Chloride nickel 10 grs. Chloride cobalt , 10 grs. Distilled water 1 oz. The writing becomes green on heating. Invisible Ink. Hyposulphate soda 10 grs. Water 1 oz. When the writing is dry, rub the paper with a paper folder or the blade  ...
Irving P. Fox, 1910
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Boys' Life
Fellow agent 005 had written on the page with sympathetic ink, commonly known as invisible ink. The simplest way to send a secret message is by using the thermal (or "pyro") technique. That's the Sherlock Street club's specialty. Spies write ...
9
Invisible Ink
Oliver and his friends are carried away by an ominous wind and end up in the fantastical Dark Wood, where they must use their wits and a cracked inkwell to unravel a strange mystery and find their way back home.
Terry Griggs, 2008
10
The Dark Game: True Spy Stories from Invisible Ink to CIA Moles
Describes the contributions and techniques of American spies over the course of the past two centuries, recounting dramatic missions while profiling such historical figures as anti-slavery spy Elizabeth Van Lew and the "Choctaw code talkers ...
Paul B. Janeczko, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «INVISIBLE INK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term invisible ink is used in the context of the following news items.
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Read an exclusive excerpt from new Sherlock Holmes novel, 'Art in …
Just as I thought, Watson. The letter that disap- peared was not the entire message. I have revealed a second letter underneath, in invisible ink. «Entertainment Weekly, Jul 15»
2
How Nina Simone Made Lauryn Hill's Rebirth Possible | SPIN
Invisible ink in the constitution / Meant to preserve the institution”), resulting in the “unequal distribution of wealth, goods, and services.”. «SPIN, Jul 15»
3
NWO Latest: Democracy Never Really Existed Anyway
You can vote red, blue, green, purple, or invisible ink, none of it matters in the end. You get the same result because ultimately the core state ... «Daily Squib, Jul 15»
4
What's Happening in Cenla
... learn through scientific experimentation how to make invisible ink using a few every day ingredients. Call 318-776-5153 for more information. «Alexandria Town Talk, Jul 15»
5
Wingnuts can't catch up with Kansas City
... at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium, feels like a back-to-the-drawing board siege and the Wingnuts are armed with nothing but invisible ink. «Wichita Eagle, Jul 15»
6
Spy kids crack clues
There's not quite a Blue Diamond up for grabs, all successful spies receive an invisible ink Spy Pen and go in the draw for prizes including Sky ... «New Zealand Herald, Jul 15»
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Zombies set for last gasp in Leeds
Players who are caught by the living dead will be marked with invisible ink signifying infection. The project, developed by award-winning game ... «Yorkshire Evening Post, Jul 15»
8
Brad Meltzer Adds Biographies to Bloodletting Sagas
Both his thrillers “The Inner Circle” and “The President's Shadow” reference George Washington's use of invisible ink, a fact that will ... «Wall Street Journal, Jul 15»
9
Wordplay | Father of Erebus and Nyx
Today's puzzle by Timothy Polin makes good use of the phrase INVISIBLE INK, by giving us the first letter of the theme clues and leaving us to ... «New York Times, Jul 15»
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The most bizarre ways British students have cheated on exams …
... jot notes down onto their arm, water bottle or even trousers, then using the handy light on the other end of the pen to reveal the invisible ink. «Daily Mail, Jun 15»

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