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guaiacum wood

/ˈɡwaɪ.ə.kəm wʊd/

翻译: 愈疮木属树木的致密、沉重木材,产于加勒比海地区和热带美洲,以坚硬、富含树脂著称,历史上用于造船、工具手柄和民间医药。

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/ˈɡwaɪ.ə.kəm wʊd/C1formaltechnical
  • zh愈疮木属树木的致密、沉重木材,产于加勒比海地区和热带美洲,以坚硬、富含树脂著称,历史上用于造船、工具手柄和民间医药。

A dense, heavy wood from trees of the genus Guaiacum, native to the Caribbean and tropical America, known for its hardness, resin content, and historical use in shipbuilding, tool handles, and traditional medicine.

  1. Dense tropical woodC2formal

    A very hard, heavy, and resinous wood from trees of the genus Guaiacum, native to the Caribbean and Central America.

    zh热带硬木

    • Guaiacum wood is prized for its durability and was historically used in shipbuilding.
    • The wood's natural oils make it resistant to rot and insects.
    • Artisans carve intricate objects from guaiacum wood due to its density.
  2. Historical medical useC2formal

    The wood or its resin was historically used in folk medicine to treat various ailments, such as syphilis and rheumatism.

    zh愈创木

    • In the 16th century, guaiacum wood was imported to Europe as a treatment for syphilis.
    • The resin of the guaiacum tree was used in traditional remedies for joint pain.
    • Modern medicine no longer uses guaiacum wood due to its toxicity and lack of proven efficacy.