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lake(encyclopedia)
Er, Lake(encyclopedia)
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Tai, Lake(encyclopedia)
Van, Lake(encyclopedia)
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lake(3) (iou)



lake noun3. E17.
[Var. of LAC noun1.]
A purplish-red pigment originally obtained from lac, later from cochineal treated with a metallic compound. Also, the colour of this. E17.
Any pigment obtained by the combination of an organic colouring matter with a metallic oxide, hydroxide, or salt; spec. the insoluble product of a soluble dye and a mordant. L17.
crimson lake, green lake, Indian lake, madder lake, purple lake, etc.