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acaroid resin
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noun
a red or yellow resin obtained from the trunks of several grass trees, especially Xanthorrhoea hastilis, used chiefly in varnishes and lacquers and as a substitute for resin.
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Also called accroides gum.
Origin of acaroid resin
First recorded in 1855–60
Words nearby acaroid resin
acarid, acarine, Acarnania, acaroid, acaroid gum, acaroid resin, acarology, acarophobia, acarpellous, acarpelous, acarpous
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How to use acaroid resin in a sentence
A fragrant resin, called acaroid resin, is obtained from it.