copaline
ˈkɒpəˌlaɪn
Definition

Definition of copaline - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
materialsTECH.type of resin used in varnishes and lacquersTECH.
  • The antique furniture was coated with a layer of copaline for protection..
amber resinous
2.
geologyTECH.partly mineralized copal found in the groundTECH.
  • The geologist discovered copaline during the excavation.
amber fossil resin
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  • copaline: partly mineralized copal found in the ground
    partly mineralized copal found in the ground

Origin of copaline

Nahuatl, copalli (resin)

Examples of copaline in a sentence

  • Copaline was chosen for its durability in the restoration process.
  • Copaline was found mixed with other minerals.
  • The museum displayed a rare piece of copaline.

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  1. French:copaline, ...
  2. German:Kopal, Kopaline, ...
  3. Italian:copalina, copale parzialmente mineralizzato, ...
  4. Spanish:copalina, ...
  5. Portuguese:copalina, ...
  6. Chinese:柯巴树脂, 矿化树脂, ...
  7. Japanese:コパリン, ...
  8. Arabic:كُوبَالِين, ...
  9. Hebrew:קֻפָּלִין, קוֹפָּלִין, ...
  10. Russian:копалин, ...
  11. Ukrainian:копалін, ...
  12. Hindi:कोपालिन, कोपालाइन, ...

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