dammar
- noun
- /ˈdæmər/
- Specialized
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dammar
- Harvesting dammar from Agathis trees is an important source of income in some regions.
Examples
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The artist used dammar resin to create a glossy finish.
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The furniture was polished with dammar to give it a glossy finish.
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Artists sometimes use dammar as a component in varnish for oil paintings.
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Many varnishes contain dammar for its durability.
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The artist used dammar resin to create a glossy finish on her paintings.
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The trees produce dammar, which is often used in traditional varnishes.
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The furniture was coated with dammar to enhance its shine and protect the wood.
Synonyms
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A hard, brittle material from trees used to make varnish and give a shiny finish
A hard pale substance that trees in Southeast Asia produce and people use in varnishes and incense
A hard pale material from certain trees used in varnish, incense, and to make paint shiny
Compounds
- Specialized
A hard pale substance that trees in Southeast Asia produce and people use in varnishes and incense
- Specialized
A hard pale material from certain trees used in varnish, incense, and to make paint shiny
Surface Forms
Etymology
Dammar comes from the Malay and Indonesian word damar, which means 'resin' or 'gum' taken from trees. It refers to the hard, clear resin used in varnish and painting, so remembering dammar as a tree 'resin' helps you recall its use for a shiny finish.