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tung Definition


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tung
noun
    1. Any of three types of tree that are native to China and Japan and which are grown commercially for the oil in their seeds.
      Form: tung tree (in full)
      Form: tung-oil tree (also)
    2. The oil extracted from the seeds of any of these trees, which is waterproof and particularly quick drying, making it suitable for use in paints, varnishes, printing inks, etc.
      Form: tung oil (in full)
Etymology: 19c: from Chinese tong a tung tree.



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