copaiba

• Sustancia oleoresinosa obtenida de ciertos árboles tropicales, empleada en la elaboración de barnices, lacas y ungüentos.

A noun referring to an oleoresin obtained from certain tropical trees, used in the production of varnishes and ointments.

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1. Oleoresin from South American treesC1formal

   A resinous substance obtained from certain tropical trees, used in varnishes, ointments, and traditional medicine.

   Oleorresina de copaiba

   • Copaiba is often added to varnishes for its glossy finish.
   • The ointment contained copaiba to soothe skin irritation.
   • Indigenous people have used copaiba for centuries as a natural remedy.