tung

Varnish oil source

Tung is a tree native to East Asia, cultivated for its seeds, which yield tung oil—a fast-drying oil used in wood finishes, paints, and varnishes.

The oil penetrates and hardens wood, making it water-resistant: The craftsman applied several coats of tung oil to the table.

oil

drying

Moisture removal process

varnishLiquid that dries glossy
finishBring to completion
woodTree-derived building material

waterproof · linseed · sealant · coating · lacquer · polish · furniture · penetrating · natural · hardening

tree

candlenut

Oily tropical seed

ChinaEast Asian superpower
orchardFruit tree plantation
cultivationFostering growth through care

harvest · nuts · seeds · pressing · plantation · leaves · tropical · subtropical · deciduous · grove

Categories

oil sourcescanola, sunflower, soybean, olive, peanut
oilseedssunflower, soybean, rapeseed, canola, flaxseed

Opposites

edibility of plant oils

Pitted briny fruit

canola · sunflower · safflower · coconut · peanut

oil drying properties

tungmineral oil

Colorless petroleum-derived liquid

castor oil · petroleum jelly · motor oil

Phrases

Mao Tse-tung
tung oilPlant-based drying finish
tungsten ringHard metal finger jewelry
tungsten filamentHeated wire producing illumination
tungsten bulbFilament-based light source
tungsten carbideHard compound for cutting

Family

tungsten, tung oil

Familiarity: Top 1,000,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G