candlenut

• 名词，指一种原产于东南亚的大型树木（石栗）的种子，其种仁可榨油，用于制作清漆等，当地人也常将种子串起来当作蜡烛点燃。

A noun referring to the seed of a large tree native to southeastern Asia, whose kernels yield oil used in varnishes and are sometimes strung together and used locally as candles.

1. Candlenut treeC1formalscientific

   A large tree native to Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands, whose nuts produce oil used in varnishes and paints.

   油桐树

   • The candlenut tree grows abundantly in tropical rainforests.
   • Local artisans use oil from the candlenut tree for wood finishes.
   • Candlenut trees can reach heights of up to 25 meters.

   同义词candleberryvarnish tree

2. Candlenut seedC1formalscientific

   The seed of the candlenut tree, which is rich in oil and traditionally strung together to be burned as candles.

   石栗

   • In some cultures, candlenuts are strung on palm leaves and lit for illumination.
   • The oil extracted from candlenuts is used in traditional varnishes.
   • Candlenuts must be cooked before consumption to remove toxic compounds.