sandarac Synonyms
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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.
sandarac Sentence Examples
- 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.
- The antique furniture bore witness to centuries of use, its surface adorned with delicate tracery of sandarac.
- The craftsman deftly applied sandarac to the guitar's body, ensuring its resistance to wear and tear.
- The shipwright coated the deck with sandarac to protect it from the harsh elements.
- The scroll contained secret writings, encrypted with a mixture of sandarac and charcoal.
- The manuscript's delicate illuminations were preserved under a thin layer of sandarac varnish.
- The conservator used a solvent to remove the sandarac from the artifact, revealing its original appearance.
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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.
