engineer's blue

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Scope note
An oily film of Prussian blue pigment formerly used in machine making; it was placed on machine fittings, then the parts were rubbed together; the removal of the pigment indicated the position of high spots or rubbing between the two surfaces.
engineer's blue
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024