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Bistre

Description:

Bistre is a dark brown pigment made from the soot of burned wood or bones. It is commonly used in art and calligraphy.

Sample Sentences:

Noun:

• The artist used bistre to create depth in the painting.
• I added a touch of bistre to the shading of the portrait.

Adjective:

• The old manuscript was written in bistre ink.
• She loved the antique look of the bistre-colored furniture.

Verb:

• Be careful not to bistre the paper while using the charcoal.
• He bistred the edges of the parchment to give it an aged effect.

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