sandarac

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

noun durable fragrant wood; used in building (as in the roof of the cathedral at Cordova, Spain)
noun a brittle and faintly aromatic translucent resin used in varnishes
noun large coniferous evergreen tree of North Africa and Spain having flattened branches and scalelike leaves yielding a hard fragrant wood; bark yields a resin used in varnishes

From Latin sandaraca, from Ancient Greek σανδαράκη (sandarákē, “realgar”).

To imitate ground glass, use a composition of sandarac, 2-1/2 ounces; mastic, 1/2 ounce; ether, 24 ounces; and benzine, 16 ounces. — Practical Mechanics for Boys, James Slough Zerbe

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