dammar

Meanings

• Noun

  A resin obtained from certain trees, mainly in Southeast Asia, used as a varnish or sealant.

  - "The dammar resin was used to seal the cracks in the wooden ship."
  - "Dammar has been used as a varnish for centuries."

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Variants

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damar , damars , dammar , dammars

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Etymology

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Dammar is derived from the Malay and Indonesian language, where it is called 'damar' or 'damar batu'. It has been used for thousands of years in Southeast Asia for various purposes, including as a sealant and varnish.

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Trivia

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1. Dammar was used as a varnish on the hulls of Dutch ships in the 17th and 18th centuries to protect against the tropical climate.

2. Dammar is also known as 'elephant hide varnish' because it was traditionally used to protect elephant hide shields and armor.

3. Dammar is still used today in traditional art forms and in the production of certain types of incense.

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Related Concepts

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1. Tree resin: Dammar is a type of tree resin, which is a natural substance produced by trees to protect against damage and infections. Other types of tree resins include frankincense, myrrh, and pine resin.

2. Varnish: Dammar is used as a varnish, which is a protective coating applied to surfaces to preserve and enhance their appearance. Other types of varnishes include lacquer, shellac, and polyurethane.

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Culture

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Dammar has been used in various aspects of culture in Southeast Asia. It has been used in traditional art forms such as batik and wood carving, as well as in traditional medicine. In literature, dammar has been mentioned in various works, including the epic poem 'The Ramayana'.

How to Memorize "dammar"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize dammar, visualize a tree releasing the dammar resin to protect itself from damage.

2. associate
   

   - Associate dammar with the idea of preservation and protection.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Dammar is a damming resin' to remember the meaning of the word.

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