iron blue

Any of various light-resistant and heat-resistant, semitransparent blue pigments of powerful tinctorial strength, used chiefly in permanent industrial finishes, printing inks, and artists' colors. Also called Prussian blue.

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Noun	1.	iron blue - slightly purplish or bluish dark grey Davy's gray, Davy's grey, steel gray, steel grey gray, grayness, greyness, grey - a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
	2.	iron blue - any of various blue pigments Prussian blue pigment - dry coloring material (especially a powder to be mixed with a liquid to produce paint, etc.)

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