BLENDE Blende, n. Etym: [G., fr. blenden to blind, dazzle, deceive, fr. blind blind. So called either in allusion to its dazzling luster; or (Dana) because, though often resembling galena, it yields no lead. Cf. Sphalerite.] (Min.) (a) A mineral, called also sphalerite, and by miners mock lead, false galena, and black-jack. It is a zinc sulphide, but often contains some iron. Its color is usually yellow, brown, or black, and its luster resinous. (b) A general term for some minerals, chiefly metallic sulphides which have a somewhat brilliant but nonmetallic luster.
BLENDER
Blend"er, n.
Defn: One who, or that which, blends; an instrument, as a brush, used in blending.
BLENDING
Blend"ing, n.
1. The act of mingling.
2. (Paint.)
Defn: The method of laying on different tints so that they may mingle together while wet, and shade into each other insensibly. Weale.
BLENDOUS
Blend"ous, a.
Defn: Pertaining to, consisting of, or containing, blende.
BLENDWATER
Blend"wa`ter, n.