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marking blue
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Noun
- A dye used in metalworking, made by mixing methylated spirit with shellac and gentian violet, to aid in marking out rough parts for further machining.
- Synonyms: layout stain, Prussian blue
Usage notes
- Not to be confused with engineer's blue.
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