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burnt umber

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1. burnt umber - Noun

2. burnt umber - Adjective

Meaning

a medium brown to dark-brown color

dark brown pigment obtained by heating umber

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Brown pigments, dyes and inks * Raw umber and burnt umber are two of the oldest pigments used by man. Source: Internet

When heated, raw umber becomes burnt umber, a very dark brown. Source: Internet

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