tung oil

/'tʌɳ'ɔil/

Thân thiện

The artist mixes tung oil into the paint for a glossy finish.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A yellow oil obtained from the seeds of the tung tree: A natural oil extracted from the nuts of trees in the genus Vernicia, particularly Vernicia fordii. It is valued for its quick-drying and water-resistant properties.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The artist mixed the paint with tung oil to create a durable, glossy finish.
  • Traditional woodworkers often use tung oil to protect and seal fine furniture.

Advanced Usage

• "Pure tung oil": Refers to the oil that has been pressed and filtered without chemical additives, often considered higher quality for wood finishing.
  • For the best protection, apply several coats of pure tung oil.

Variants and Related Words

• Tung tree (n): The tree () whose seeds are the source of tung oil.
  • The tung tree is native to China.
• Chinawood oil (n): Another name for tung oil.
  • Chinawood oil is a synonym for tung oil.

Synonyms

• Drying oil: A general term for oils that harden into a solid film when exposed to air; tung oil is a type of drying oil.
• Wood oil: A broad term that can sometimes refer to tung oil, especially in the context of finishing.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a yellow oil obtained from the seeds of the tung tree

Từ đồng nghĩa

• chinese wood oil