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damar

damar

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A hard, brittle material from trees used to make varnish and give a shiny finish
  • noun
  • /ˈdɑːmɑːr/
  • Specialized
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  • Several months later, he applies a coat of damar varnish to protect the painting.
  • damar varnish
  • medium of damar
  • coat of damar

Examples

  • These natural resins, in this case a damar from a tree in Southeast Asia, has oxidized and discolored over time.

  • Damar Varnish came into vogue as it could act as both a binder and a vehicle depending on its viscosity, although it is achievably suspect.

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  • The artist uses damar varnish to finish her paintings and frames them herself using a vise.

  • Heffernan always applies a thin protective coat of damar varnish to his finished pictures.

Synonyms

dammar
vsdamar
  • Specialized
9.9

A hard clear material from trees used to make varnish for paintings and wood

is the same resin but written with an alternate spelling
dammar resin
vsdamar
  • Specialized
9.9

A hard pale substance that trees in Southeast Asia produce and people use in varnishes and incense

is the broader resin term not stressing pale colour or incense use
gum dammar
vsdamar
  • Specialized
9.9

A hard pale material from certain trees used in varnish, incense, and to make paint shiny

is the standard resin term not focused on gum form or glazing use

Surface Forms

damar singular
damars plural

Etymology

Damar comes from the Malay and Indonesian word damar, which means 'resin' or 'pitch'. That's why damar today refers to the hard tree resin used in varnishes, lacquers, and art finishes.