b. (as modifier): a reflex response. 3. (General Physics) a reflection; an image produced by or as if by reflection. 4. (Linguistics) a speech element derived from a corresponding form in an earlier state of the language: sorrow is a reflex of Middle English sorwe .
Anyhow, ox gall and gum arabic can be used together. Ox gall is kinda gross, being fluid taken from the gall bladder of a bovine. :eek: It smells funny too. It's really funny because the first time I opened the bottle, I thought, that smells like 'generic art store' ! gum arabic is a BINDER. it is sticky.
While a very effective ink, the formula was less than ideal. Iron gall ink is acidic ranging from roughly equivalent to a lemon (pH â 2) to that of a cup of black coffee (pH â 5).In chemistry, pH is a measure of the activity of the (solvated) hydrogen ion, where a lower pH level indicates a more acidic solution.hile a very effective ink, the formula was less than ideal. Iron gall ink is acidic ranging from roughly equivalent to a lemon (pH â 2) to that of a cup of black coffee (pH â 5).