Definition

A type of hard resin that comes from certain trees found in Southeast Asia and the Malay Archipelago, often used in making varnishes and lacquers.

Example

The artist used dammar to create a glossy finish on her painting.

Conversation

Have you ever used dammar for your art projects?

I haven’t, but I’ve heard it’s great for making varnishes.

Yeah, I want to try using dammar to give my paintings a glossy finish.

That sounds like a good idea! I’d love to see how it turns out.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dammar originates from the Malay word 'damar', meaning resin. It refers specifically to a type of tree resin used in various applications, including incense and varnish.

Memory Tip

Think of the Malay word 'damar' for resin, which helps you remember that 'dammar' refers to a type of tree resin.

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