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Coal-black

As black as coal; jet black; very black.

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Achromatic 84% connected

Free from color; transmitting light without decomposing it into its primary colors.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Achromatic 84% connected

Free from color; transmitting light without decomposing it into its primary colors.

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Neutral 84% connected

Not engaged on either side; not taking part with or assisting either of two or more contending parties; neuter; indifferent.

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Neutral 84% connected

Not engaged on either side; not taking part with or assisting either of two or more contending parties; neuter; indifferent.

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Jet 92% connected

Same as 2d Get.

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Jet-black 92% connected

Black as jet; deep black.

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Pitchy 92% connected

Partaking of the qualities of pitch; resembling pitch.

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Sooty 92% connected

Of or pertaining to soot; producing soot; soiled by soot.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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