Definition

Noun: - Crude, unrefined lac resin: Stick lac refers to lac in its raw, natural state. It is the resinous secretion produced by lac insects (Kerria lacca) that has been scraped from the twigs and branches of host trees and then dried. It is the basic material from which other forms of lac, like shellac, are refined.

Usage

• As a material or substance: "Stick lac" is used to refer to the raw material collected for processing.
  • The villagers gathered stick lac from the trees to sell at the market.
  • Stick lac is the first stage in the production of shellac.

Advanced Usage

• In historical or industrial contexts: The term is primarily used in contexts relating to traditional crafts, historical trade, or the lac industry.
  • Ancient recipes for varnish sometimes called for the use of stick lac before modern refining methods were developed.

Variants and Related Words

• Lac (noun): The general term for the resinous secretion itself.
• Seed lac (noun): Stick lac that has been crushed, washed, and partially purified to remove twigs and debris.
• Shellac (noun): The fully refined and processed form of lac, often sold in thin flakes or sheets, used as a wood finish and sealer.

Synonyms

• Crude lac
• Raw lac

Notes

• "Stick lac" is a compound noun. The word "stick" in this context refers to the twigs from which the resin is scraped, indicating its natural, unprocessed form. It is a specific term within the taxonomy of lac products.

Noun

1. lac in its natural state as scraped off twigs and dried