Japan black

Also found in: Encyclopedia, Wikipedia.
(Chem.) a quickly drying black lacquer or varnish, consisting essentially of asphaltum dissolved in naphtha or turpentine, and used for coating ironwork; - called also Brunswick black, Japan lacquer, or simply Japan.

See also: Japan

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, published 1913 by G. & C. Merriam Co.
Mentioned in
References in periodicals archive
William Morris London will launch its Made in Japan Black Label collection.
Therefore, officials from the Sri Lanka Tea Board (SLTB) and the Tea Research Institute (TRI) visited Japan to have discussions with the Ministry, the Japan Black Tea Association (JTA) and major Ceylon tea importers earlier this year.
Then, the Owariasahi Tourist Association and the Japan Black Tea Association became involved.
Copyright © 2003-2025 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.