Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

absorbent ground

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.81 in modern English

Syllables: ab-sorben-t -ground
IPA

21

Scrabble Score

15

Letters

4

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A ground prepared for a picture, chiefly with distemper or watercolours, by which the oil is absorbed and a brilliancy is imparted to the colours.

Example Sentences

"Absorbent ground canvas intended for mural purposes should, while being prined, be given a sizing of casein or gelatin on the reverse side."

Inflected Forms

absorbent grounds (plural)

Questions

What does absorbent ground mean?: A ground prepared for a picture, chiefly with distemper or watercolours, by which the oil is absorbed and a brilliancy is imparted to the colours.

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