antimony
A metalloid element (Sb) that is usually a
metallic silvery white, but is also found in the
black amorphous form. It has been used since at
least the late 17th century to blacken the edges
of books, especially Bibles, prayer books, and the
like. See also: BLACK
EDGES .
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