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Definition of Bluings
1. bluing [n] - See also: bluing
Lexicographical Neighbors of Bluings
Literary usage of Bluings
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Laundry Work: For Use in Homes and Schools by Juniata L. Shepperd (1909)
"There is a variety of bluings to be had. The three, indigo, ultramarine, ...
Most bluings are not satisfactory when a bleach has been used which leaves a ..."
2. Textiles: A Handbook for the Student and the Consumer by Mary Schenck Woolman, Ellen Beers Mcgowan (1920)
"... how they affect each kind of material, and the reasons underlying the choice
of cleansing and bleaching agents, and bluings. Felting of Wool. ..."
3. Household Chemistry for the Use of Students in Household Arts by Hermann Theodore Vulté (1917)
"bluings. Soaps and Soap Powders.—As shown in Chapter IX, soaps are a product of
the saponification of a fat by an alkali. Sodium or potassium hydroxide is ..."
4. Textiles and Sewing: A Supplement to Morris's Household Science and Arts by Manette A. Myers, Josephine Morris (1913)
"... how they affect each kind of material, and the reasons underlying the choice
of cleansing and bleaching agents, and bluings. Felting of Wool. ..."
5. The Chemistry of Cooking and Cleaning: A Manual for Housekeepers by Ellen Henrietta Richards, Sophronia Maria Elliott (1907)
"This slightly dissolves the still remaining stiffening. VIII. bluings.
These substances are used to bluings, counteract or cover by their blue color the ..."
6. Bulletin by United States (1918)
"B. Discussion of bluings and soaps. C. Preparation of starches and washing solutions.
D. Discussion of the effect of heat and cold and cleansing agents on ..."
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