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copaiba

The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed. | 2011 | 303 words | Copyright

copaiba , oleoresin (see resin ) obtained from several species of tropical South American trees of the genus Copaifera. The thick, transparent exudate varies in color from light gold to dark brown, depending on the ratio of resin to essential oil. Copaiba is used in making varnishes and lacquers.

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