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Bister - Noun

Definition: A dark brown pigment obtained from the soot of wood or coal.

Sense 1: Bister, also known as bistre, is a fine, powdery substance that is commonly used in painting and drawing.

Sample Sentence: The artist carefully mixed a small amount of bister powder with water to create a rich, warm brown shade for his painting.

Sense 2: Bister is a term used in printmaking to refer to a brown ink made from this pigment, used for etching and similar techniques.

Sample Sentence: The printmaker applied the bister ink to the metal plate, creating beautiful, intricate lines in the final etching.

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