acaroid resin

noun

Meaning

A yellow or red balsamic resin obtained from the Xanthorrhoea plant, historically used in varnishes, lacquers, and as a component in incense.

Examples

Traditional furniture makers often applied a thin coat of acaroid resin to protect the wood's finish.
The chemical composition of acaroid resin makes it particularly effective for staining light-colored woods.

Synonyms: grass tree gum, yacca gum, xanthorrhoea resin, botany bay gum

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acaroid resin

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈækəˌrɔɪd ˈrɛzɪn/

Definition

A yellow or red balsamic resin obtained from the Xanthorrhoea plant, historically used in varnishes, lacquers, and as a component in incense.

Examples

Traditional furniture makers often applied a thin coat of acaroid resin to protect the wood's finish.
The chemical composition of acaroid resin makes it particularly effective for staining light-colored woods.
Early 20th-century industrial processes utilized acaroid resin as a binding agent in various specialized coatings.

Synonyms of acaroid resin

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