Nigre
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Nigre is a noun meaning In soapmaking, the lower layer of liquid produced by pitching, which contains most of the impurities.
Meaning
In soapmaking, the lower layer of liquid produced by pitching, which contains most of the impurities.
Example Sentences
The conveyance of soap to the crutchers from the kettle may be by pump or by gravity. In the latter case, which is simpler and involves less trouble, the top level of the crutchers should be below that of the nigre.
Word Forms
- nigres
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include slumgum, pitch, trub, dregs, scum, bleck.
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