sandarac (Meaning)
sandarac (n)
durable fragrant wood; used in building (as in the roof of the cathedral at Cordova, Spain)
a brittle and faintly aromatic translucent resin used in varnishes
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
sandarac (n.)
Realgar; red sulphide of arsenic.
A white or yellow resin obtained from a Barbary tree (Callitris quadrivalvis or Thuya articulata), and pulverized for pounce; -- probably so called from a resemblance to the mineral.
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durable fragrant wood; used in building (as in the roof of the cathedral at Cordova, Spain), a brittle and faintly aromatic translucent resin used in varnishes,
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The regal mantle gleamed with intricate sandarac embellishments.
The archivist carefully restored the ancient parchment, using sandarac to reinforce its fragile edges.
The violin's lustrous varnish was composed of multiple layers of sandarac, imparting a rich and resonant tone.
The artist blended sandarac with pigments to create a vibrant and enduring mural.
