dầu trẩu
Definition
- Noun:
- Abrasin oil / Tung oil: A type of fast-drying oil obtained from the seeds of the tung tree (Vernicia fordii). It is used primarily as a natural wood finish and in the manufacture of paints, varnishes, and linoleum.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Dầu trẩu được dùng để bảo vệ đồ gỗ. (Tung oil is used to protect wooden furniture.)
- Sơn pha dầu trẩu khô rất nhanh. (Paint mixed with abrasin oil dries very quickly.)
Advanced Usage
- In traditional Vietnamese woodworking and boat building, is a classic, valued finish for its water-resistant and protective qualities.
Variants and Related Words
- Dầu tung: Another term for tung oil, using the Sino-Vietnamese name for the tree.
- Cây trẩu / Cây tung: The tung tree (), the source of the oil.
Synonyms
- Tung oil: The common English name for this specific oil.
- Wood oil: A general term sometimes used for oils applied to wood, including tung oil.
- Drying oil: A technical category for oils that harden into a solid film when exposed to air.