blotting paper

• Papier épais et absorbant utilisé pour sécher l'encre en excès lors de l'écriture, ou plus généralement tout matériau servant à absorber les liquides.

A type of thick, absorbent paper used to soak up excess ink from writing, or more generally, any material used to absorb liquids.

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   A thick, soft paper used to absorb excess ink or liquid from a surface.

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   • He used blotting paper to dry the ink on his letter.
   • The artist placed blotting paper under the watercolor painting.
   • Blotting paper is often used in calligraphy to prevent smudging.