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Copal

Scope note

A general name for fossil and other hard resin found in nearly all tropical countries and used in making varnish, lacquer, adhesive, and coatings. MH

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300012910

Broader Terms used

resin

Term used for

copal resin

Created

13yrs ago

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