Difference between revisions of "Aleppo gall"
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An abnormal growth on oak, ''Quercus infectoria'', trees, commonly found in the Turkish province of Aleppo. Aleppo, or oak, galls can contain up to 50% tannins. They were used for making iron gall inks. | An abnormal growth on oak, ''Quercus infectoria'', trees, commonly found in the Turkish province of Aleppo. Aleppo, or oak, galls can contain up to 50% tannins. They were used for making iron gall inks. | ||
| − | See also [ | + | See also [[gall|gall]]. |
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== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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oak gall; Quercus infectoria | oak gall; Quercus infectoria | ||
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* Judith Hofenk-de Graaff, ''Natural Dyestuffs: Origin, Chemical Constitution, Identification'', Central Research Laboratory for Objects of Art and Science, Amsterdam, 1969 | * Judith Hofenk-de Graaff, ''Natural Dyestuffs: Origin, Chemical Constitution, Identification'', Central Research Laboratory for Objects of Art and Science, Amsterdam, 1969 | ||
Revision as of 19:43, 18 June 2020
Description
An abnormal growth on oak, Quercus infectoria, trees, commonly found in the Turkish province of Aleppo. Aleppo, or oak, galls can contain up to 50% tannins. They were used for making iron gall inks.
See also Gall.
Synonyms and Related Terms
oak gall; Quercus infectoria
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- Judith Hofenk-de Graaff, Natural Dyestuffs: Origin, Chemical Constitution, Identification, Central Research Laboratory for Objects of Art and Science, Amsterdam, 1969