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Antimony
(إِثْمِدٌ)
من موسوعة المصطلحات الإسلامية
المعنى الاصطلاحي
A black reddish stone that is crushed to powder and used as kohl (eyeliner).
الشرح المختصر
"Ithmid" (antimony) is the best type of kohl (eyeliner), which is used by both men and women. It is found in Arabia, Morocco, Isbahan (present-day Iran), and other countries. "Ithmid" is a brittle mineral that can be easily crushed to powder. It is silvery white in its pure form. It emits a distinct smell when rubbed between the fingers. "Ithmid" is used to improve the eyesight and keep one's eyes in a healthy condition and as a cosmetic to adorn and beautify, and has other uses as well.
التعريف اللغوي المختصر
"Ithmid": a black reddish stone that is crushed and used as kohl (eyeliner). Derived from "thamd", which means scarcity of water.