noun
- A crude turpentine or resin obtained from pine trees, used in varnishes and other industrial applications.
Usage: Also called galipot resin or crude turpentine; Chiefly historical or technical
Examples
- The shipbuilder used galipot to waterproof the wooden hull.
- Galipot was a common ingredient in 18th-century varnish recipes.
- The distillery separated galipot from other pine tree products.
- Artists mixed galipot with linseed oil to create durable finishes.