noun
- Plural of dammar; hard, brittle resins obtained from certain tropical trees, used in varnishes, lacquers, and adhesives.
Usage: Also spelled 'damars'; Chiefly used in industrial and manufacturing contexts
Examples
- The furniture maker applied a finish made from dammars to protect the wood.
- Dammars are valued in the production of high-quality varnishes.
- The artist mixed dammars with other compounds to create a durable lacquer.
- Industrial suppliers stock various grades of dammars for different applications.