oiticica oil

noun

: a drying oil obtained from the kernels of the fruit of the oiticica tree, similar to tung oil in many properties, and used chiefly in varnishes, paints, and printing inks

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“Oiticica oil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oiticica%20oil. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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