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ZAFFRE

\zˈafə], \zˈafə], \z_ˈa_f_ə]\

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1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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The impure oxide of cobalt, which, melted with silica and potash, and reduced to powder, becomes the powder-blue of commerce.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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