tung tree
Definition
- 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.
Noun
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Chinese tree bearing seeds that yield tung oil
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