galipot (Meaning)
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galipot (n.)
An impure resin of turpentine, hardened on the outside of pine trees by the spontaneous evaporation of its essential oil. When purified, it is called yellow pitch, white pitch, or Burgundy pitch.
Synonyms & Antonyms of galipot
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galipot Sentence Examples
- The sticky galipot oozing from the pine trees clung to our clothes like glue.
- The ancient sailors used galipot to waterproof their ships.
- The sweet aroma of galipot wafted through the forest, attracting insects.
- The viscous galipot was used by painters as a medium for mixing pigments.
- Galipot was once used in folk medicine to treat burns and wounds.
- The hardened galipot formed a protective layer on the bark of the tree.
- The pine forests of Landes, France, are renowned for their abundant galipot production.
- Galipot can be used as a substitute for turpentine in traditional woodworking techniques.
- The extraction of galipot was a common practice among forest workers in the 19th century.
- The versatility of galipot has made it a valued product in both industry and folk culture.
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An impure resin of turpentine, hardened on the outside of pine trees by the spontaneous evaporation of its essential oil. When purified, it is called yellow pit
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The sticky galipot oozing from the pine trees clung to our clothes like glue.
The ancient sailors used galipot to waterproof their ships.
The sweet aroma of galipot wafted through the forest, attracting insects.
The viscous galipot was used by painters as a medium for mixing pigments.
