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bone char

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun bone char has 1 sense
  1. bone black, bone char, animal black, animal charcoal - black substance containing char in the form of carbonized bone; used as a black pigment
    --1 is a kind of char

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Bone Char

Description

Bone char refers to a black, granular substance made from animal bones that have been burned and processed. It contains mainly carbon, calcium, and phosphorous and is commonly used in various applications due to its high adsorption properties.

Parts of Speech

  • Noun

Senses

  1. Animal bone that has been burned and processed to create a black, granular substance

Usages

Popular

Bone char is popularly used in the sugar industry for decolorizing and removing impurities from cane or beet sugar.

Local

In some local communities, bone char is used for fertilizing gardens due to its nutrient-rich composition.

Sample Sentences

  • The sugar industry employs bone char to refine sugar and obtain a pristine white color.
  • Local gardeners rely on bone char as a natural and effective fertilizer to improve soil quality.

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