tung tree

Thân thiện

A farmer harvests seeds from a tung tree in the orchard.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A deciduous tree native to China and Vietnam: The tung tree (Vernicia fordii, formerly Aleurites fordii) is a species of tree cultivated primarily for its seeds.
   • A source of tung oil: The seeds of the tung tree are processed to produce tung oil, a fast-drying oil used in paints, varnishes, and wood finishes.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The farmer planted a row of tung trees for oil production.
  • Tung oil, derived from the tung tree, is highly valued for its water-resistant properties.

Advanced Usage

• As a botanical specimen: The term is used in horticultural and agricultural contexts to refer to the specific species cultivated for industrial oil production.
  • The plantation focuses on cultivating the tung tree for the global finishings market.

Variants and Related Words

• Tung oil (n): The drying oil extracted from the seeds of the tung tree.
  • He applied a coat of tung oil to protect the wooden table.
• Vernicia fordii (n): The current botanical name for the tung tree.
• Aleurites fordii (n): A former botanical synonym for the tung tree.

Synonyms

• China wood-oil tree: Another common name for the tung tree, referencing its origin and product.
• Tung-oil tree: A variant name emphasizing its primary product.

Related Phrases

• Tung tree plantation: A large area of land dedicated to growing tung trees.
  • The tung tree plantation covers several hundred acres in the region.

Học thuật

Noun

1. Chinese tree bearing seeds that yield tung oil

Từ đồng nghĩa

• tung
• tung-oil tree
• Aleurites fordii