acaroid resin

an alcohol-soluble gum resin taken from various grass trees, used in varnishes, etc.: unique among natural resins because it forms a hard, insoluble, chemical-resistant film when heated

See acaroid resin in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
A yellow or reddish resin obtained from various Australian grass trees and used in varnishes, lacquers, and paper manufacture. Also called accroides gum, gum accroides.

Origin:

Origin: From New Latin acaroīdēs

Origin: : Greek akari, a kind of mite

Origin: + Greek -oeidēs, -oid

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