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The medallion contains a specimen of the original penicillin mold on blotting paper, mounted within a glass disc held in place by a black plastic rim 53 millimeters (two inches) in diameter, according to the auction listing.
—Jack Guy, CNN, 2 Oct. 2024
Inside my bag is Tower 28 sos spray, every shade of Ami Cole’s lip oils and their lip liner in lac rose — Wyn beauty’s mascara, mini Laura Mercer mini translucent powder, elf blotting paper, MAC brown script eye shadow and Victoria Beckham’s Bordeaux eyeliner and NARS orgasm x blush.
—Samantha Mims, Essence, 4 Sep. 2024
Cons Some foundation transferred during the blotting paper test.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 26 Oct. 2023
The formula has excellent staying power and doesn’t transfer when using blotting papers.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of blotting paper was
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“Blotting paper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blotting%20paper. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
blotting paper
noun
: a spongy paper used to absorb wet ink
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