damar

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damar

A craftsman mixes damar into a clear varnish.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A type of hard resin: "damar" refers to any of various hard resins obtained from trees belonging to the family Dipterocarpaceae or the genus Agathis.
    • Specifically from the amboyna pine: It can especially denote the resin from the amboyna pine (Agathis dammara).
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The craftsman used damar to varnish the wooden sculpture.
    • Damar is collected by tapping certain tropical trees.
Advanced Usage
  • "Gum damar": A common term used to specify the resin in its raw or processed form.
    • Gum damar is often used as a binder in paints and varnishes.
Variants and Related Words
  • Dammar: An alternative spelling for "damar".
    • Dammar resin has similar properties and uses.
  • Resin (n): A broader category of sticky organic substances secreted by plants, which includes damar.
    • Pine trees produce a different type of resin.
Synonyms
  • Hard resin: A general descriptive synonym.
  • Gum resin: A term often used for plant exudates that are mixtures of gum and resin.
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(This word does not commonly form phrasal verbs or idioms.)

damar

A craftsman mixes damar into a clear varnish.

Noun
  1. any of various hard resins from trees of the family Dipterocarpaceae and of the genus Agathis; especially the amboyna pine