copal

/ˈkō-pəl -ˌpal; kō-ˈpal/ (ame, mw)

copal — noun

1. a hard substance that comes from the sap of certain trees growing in warm climat

1.名詞C2
釋義

a hard substance that comes from the sap of certain trees growing in warm climates, used to create a protective, shiny layer on wood or paintings

例句

Theo bought a small jar of copal varnish to protect his oil paintings.

uncountable: copal varnish / copal resin

In the village market, Yuki found blocks of hard copal resin for sale.

同義詞
  • resin

    a broader category of sticky plant substances; copal is one specific type

  • dammar

    a similar tree resin from Southeast Asia, also used in varnishes but softer than copal

文法句型

used as uncountable noun

用法筆記

Copal is an uncountable noun, so it does not usually have a plural form. It appears most often in specialist contexts such as art restoration, furniture finishing, or incense-making.

常見錯誤

❌I bought two copals from the shop.
✅I bought two pieces of copal from the shop.
💡Copal is uncountable; use 'pieces of' or 'lumps of' to count it.