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sapanwood

American  
[suh-pan-wood] / səˈpænˌwʊd /

noun

  1. a variant of sappanwood.

sapanwood British  
/ ˈsæpənˌwʊd /

noun

  1. a variant spelling of sappanwood

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The constitution of this colouring matter has been recently discovered; it is very closely allied to the brazilin of peachwood, sapanwood and limawood, and is also a member of the γ-pyrone group of colouring matters.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 8 "Dubner" to "Dyeing" by Various

The only exports of Philippine produce at this date were cacao, sugar, wax, and sapanwood.

From The Philippine Islands by Foreman, John

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