copal
A resinous substance obtained from the exudations
of living trees in areas of the tropics, or from
fossils, rendered soluble in alcohol or other
organic solvents, and used in the manufacture of
printing inks and certain varnishes. In its dry
form, it is also used in the manufacture of
gilding powders. (156 , 264 )
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