Definition of sandarac in English:

sandarac

(also gum sandarac, sandarach)

noun ˈsandərakˈsændəˌræk

mass noun

A gum resin obtained from the alerce (cypress) of Spain and North Africa, used in making varnish.
Example sentencesExamples
- It produces sandarac, a resin used for making varnish and incense.
- These ‘harder’ resins include Strasbourg turpentine (olio d' abezzo) from the European silver fir, Abies alba and sandarac resin, from Tetraclinis articulata and, possibly, from some Juniperus species.
- The skins have to be rubbed down with sandpaper and gum sandarac to produce the best writing surface; each one takes a good hour to prepare.
- Dab the sandarac onto the paper through the cloth & hold the paper vertically and tap off any excess.

Origin

Late Middle English (denoting realgar): from Latin sandaraca, from Greek sandarakē, of Asiatic origin. The current sense dates from the mid 17th century.

Definition of sandarac in US English:

sandarac

(also gum sandarac)

nounˈsandəˌrakˈsændəˌræk

A gum resin obtained from the alerce (cypress) of Spain and North Africa, used in making varnish.
Example sentencesExamples
- It produces sandarac, a resin used for making varnish and incense.
- These ‘harder’ resins include Strasbourg turpentine (olio d' abezzo) from the European silver fir, Abies alba and sandarac resin, from Tetraclinis articulata and, possibly, from some Juniperus species.
- The skins have to be rubbed down with sandpaper and gum sandarac to produce the best writing surface; each one takes a good hour to prepare.
- Dab the sandarac onto the paper through the cloth & hold the paper vertically and tap off any excess.

Origin

Late Middle English (denoting realgar): from Latin sandaraca, from Greek sandarakē, of Asiatic origin. The current sense dates from the mid 17th century.

单词	sandarac
释义	Definition of sandarac in English: sandarac (also gum sandarac, sandarach) noun ˈsandərakˈsændəˌræk mass noun A gum resin obtained from the alerce (cypress) of Spain and North Africa, used in making varnish. Example sentencesExamples It produces sandarac, a resin used for making varnish and incense. These ‘harder’ resins include Strasbourg turpentine (olio d' abezzo) from the European silver fir, Abies alba and sandarac resin, from Tetraclinis articulata and, possibly, from some Juniperus species. The skins have to be rubbed down with sandpaper and gum sandarac to produce the best writing surface; each one takes a good hour to prepare. Dab the sandarac onto the paper through the cloth & hold the paper vertically and tap off any excess. Origin Late Middle English (denoting realgar): from Latin sandaraca, from Greek sandarakē, of Asiatic origin. The current sense dates from the mid 17th century. Definition of sandarac in US English: sandarac (also gum sandarac) nounˈsandəˌrakˈsændəˌræk A gum resin obtained from the alerce (cypress) of Spain and North Africa, used in making varnish. Example sentencesExamples It produces sandarac, a resin used for making varnish and incense. These ‘harder’ resins include Strasbourg turpentine (olio d' abezzo) from the European silver fir, Abies alba and sandarac resin, from Tetraclinis articulata and, possibly, from some Juniperus species. The skins have to be rubbed down with sandpaper and gum sandarac to produce the best writing surface; each one takes a good hour to prepare. Dab the sandarac onto the paper through the cloth & hold the paper vertically and tap off any excess. Origin Late Middle English (denoting realgar): from Latin sandaraca, from Greek sandarakē, of Asiatic origin. The current sense dates from the mid 17th century.
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