inks
n. C / U B1 Intermediate US //ˈɪŋks// UK //ˈɪŋks// inks
n. colored liquids used for writing, printing, or drawing. You usually find them inside pens or printer cartridges.
n. colored fluids used for writing, drawing, or printing. Refers to the physical substance or various types and colors of the medium.
The printer is low on colored inks.
Artists often experiment with different waterproof inks to see how they react with watercolor paints.
The museum's conservation team analyzed the chemical composition of the various inks used in the manuscript to determine its geographical origin.
Usage
Uncountable when referring to the substance in general; countable when referring to specific types, colors, or cartridges.