tung oil
/'tʌɳ'ɔil/
Definition
- 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.
Noun
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a yellow oil obtained from the seeds of the tung tree
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