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sandarach

 

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Noun sandarach has 1 sense
  1. sandarac, sandarach - a brittle and faintly aromatic translucent resin used in varnishes
    --1 is a kind of natural resin
    --1 is a substance of
     sandarac, sandarac tree, Tetraclinis articulata, Callitris quadrivalvis

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Sandarach

Noun:

1. A brittle, resinous substance obtained from a small African tree (Tetraclinis articulata), used mainly in varnishes, lacquers, and medicine.

Example sentence: The craftsman applied a layer of sandarach to give the wooden artwork a glossy finish.

Noun:

2. An ancient type of incense made from sandarach resin.

Example sentence: The aroma of sandarach filled the temple as the priest burned the ancient incense.

Noun:

3. (Local term) Referring to a person who is stuck in old-fashioned or outdated ways in a particular community.

Example sentence: John is known as the sandarach of our town, always insisting on doing things the traditional way.

Verb:

1. (Rare usage) To coat or treat with sandarach for preservation or protection.

Example sentence: The conservationist decided to sandarach the ancient artifact to prevent further decay.

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