sandarac

• Substantivo que designa um tipo de madeira resistente e aromática usada na construção, uma resina translúcida empregada em vernizes, ou a árvore conífera perene que produz esses materiais.

A noun referring to a type of durable, fragrant wood used in construction, a translucent resin used in varnishes, or the coniferous evergreen tree that produces these materials.

1. Durable fragrant woodC2formal

   A hard, aromatic wood obtained from the sandarac tree, historically used in construction, such as in the roof of the cathedral in Cordova, Spain.

   Madeira aromática durável

   • The ancient roof of the Cordova cathedral was built using sandarac wood.
   • Sandarac wood is prized for its durability and pleasant scent.
   • Craftsmen used sandarac for fine woodworking projects.

2. Resin for varnishesC2formal

   A brittle, faintly aromatic translucent resin derived from the sandarac tree, used in the production of varnishes and lacquers.

   Sandaraca

   • Artists often mix sandarac resin with oil to create a glossy varnish.
   • The resin of sandarac is known for its clarity and hardness.
   • Traditional varnishes sometimes include sandarac for a durable finish.

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3. C2formal

   A large coniferous evergreen tree native to North Africa and Spain, with flattened branches and scalelike leaves, yielding hard fragrant wood and resin.

   Sandaraca

   • The sandarac tree thrives in the dry climates of North Africa and Spain.
   • Its scalelike leaves and flattened branches distinguish it from other conifers.
   • The bark of the sandarac tree produces a resin used in varnishes.