What is a substance composed of ground bone, mineral matters, etc., hardened by pressure, and used for making billiard balls, boxes, etc called?
boncilate — A substance composed of ground bone, mineral matters, etc., hardened by pressure, and used for making billiard balls, boxes, etc. (Webster's 1913.)
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- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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