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sandarac
CIDE DICTIONARY
sandarac, n. [L. sandaraca, Gr. .].
- Realgar; red sulphide of arsenic. [1913 Webster]
- A white or yellow resin obtained from a Barbary tree (
Callitris quadrivalvis orThuya articulata ), and pulverized for pounce; -- probably so called from a resemblance to the mineral. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
sandarac, n. (also sandarach)
1 the gummy resin of a N. African conifer, Tetraclinis articulata, used in making varnish.
2 = REALGAR.
1 the gummy resin of a N. African conifer, Tetraclinis articulata, used in making varnish.
2 = REALGAR.
Etymology
L sandaraca f. Gk sandarake, of Asiatic orig.
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