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sandarac

/ˈsændəræk/ /ˈsændərˌæk/

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noun

Realgar

Realgar; red sulphide of arsenic.

Examples :

"The old chemistry textbook warned that sandarac, a vibrant red pigment, was highly toxic due to its arsenic content. "

Das alte Chemiebuch warnte, dass Realgar, ein leuchtend rotes Pigment, aufgrund seines Arsengehalts hochgiftig sei.

substance mineral chemistry

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noun

Sandarak, ein Harz

A white or yellow resin obtained from a north African tree (Tetraclinis articulata), and pulverized for pounce; probably so called from a resemblance to the mineral.

Examples :

"The artist used sandarac on the paper before drawing, to help the ink adhere better. "

Der Künstler verwendete Sandarak auf dem Papier, bevor er zeichnete, um die Tinte besser haften zu lassen.

material substance chemistry plant mineral

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noun

Sandarakbaum

Any tree from the genus Tetraclinis.

Examples :

"The gardener recognized the tall, aromatic tree as a sandarac. "

Der Gärtner erkannte den hohen, aromatischen Baum als Sandarakbaum.

plant biology nature