SHAKUDO

Etymology

Noun

shakudo (uncountable)

A billon of gold and copper that can be treated to form a dark indigo patina resembling lacquer.

Source: Wiktionary


Shak"u*do", n. [Jap.]

Definition: An alloy of copper, invented by the Japanese, having a very dark blue color approaching black.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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ACRIMONIOUS

(adjective) marked by strong resentment or cynicism; ā€œan acrimonious disputeā€; ā€œbitter about the divorceā€


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