guaiac

Examples

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• Historically, guaiac has been used for its medicinal resins as well as its strong wood.

• The craftsman shaped the guaiac into a durable handle for the tool.

• The density of guaiac makes it ideal for applications that require tough, long-lasting material.

• The carpenter used guaiac for the new table.

• I bought some guaiacs for my woodworking project.

• The doctor explained that guaiac is used to test for blood in stool samples.

• The guaiac wood is highly valued for its density and medicinal properties.

• In traditional medicine, guaiac is recognized for its resin's therapeutic effects.

Synonyms

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guaiacum

vsguaiac

• Specialized

9.9

A very hard dark wood from a tropical tree used to make strong tools and furniture

emphasizes medicinal resin value rather than physical strength

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lignum vitae

vsguaiac

• Specialized

9.9

Very hard wood from a Caribbean tree used for tools and boat parts

highlights the same wood but stresses medicinal resin use

G

guaiacum wood

vsguaiac

• Specialized

9.9

A hard, strongly scented wood from tropical trees used for oil, carving and medicine

focuses more on botanical source and wood density than oil production

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guaiac wood

vsguaiac

• Specialized

9.9

Hard, heavy wood from a tree used to make perfume oil and medicine

is broader, noting the wood's density and medicinal resin value

Compounds

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guaiac tincture

• Specialized

9.9

A liquid doctors use to check for hidden blood in samples

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guaiac wood

• Specialized

9.9

Hard, heavy wood from a tree used to make perfume oil and medicine

Surface Forms

Etymology