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indeleble (gcide) | Indelible \In*del"i*ble\, a. [L. indelebilis; pref. in- not +
delebilis capable of being destroyed: cf. F.
ind['e]l['e]bile. See In- not, and Deleble.] [Formerly
written also indeleble, which accords with the etymology of
the word.]
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1. That can not be removed, washed away, blotted out, or
effaced; incapable of being canceled, lost, or forgotten;
as, indelible characters; an indelible stain; an indelible
impression on the memory.
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2. That can not be annulled; indestructible. [R.]
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They are endued with indelible power from above.
--Sprat.
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Indelible colors, fast colors which do not fade or tarnish
by exposure.
Indelible ink, an ink not obliterated by washing; esp., a
solution of silver nitrate.
Syn: Fixed; fast; permanent; ineffaceable. --
In*del"i*ble*ness, n. -- In*del"i*bly, adv.
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Indelibly stamped and impressed. --J. Ellis.
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