Copal (Noun)
Meaning
A brittle aromatic resin used in varnishes.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The artist mixed copal with linseed oil to create a durable and glossy varnish for her paintings.
- The furniture restorer carefully applied a coat of copal varnish to the antique table to protect its surface.
- The scent of copal wafted through the air as the craftsman worked on his latest woodworking project.
- The company's new line of eco-friendly varnishes featured copal as a sustainable alternative to synthetic resins.
- The conservator used a specialized copal-based varnish to restore the delicate finish on the 18th-century violin.