trap
The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology
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trap1 contrivance for catching animals OE.; movable covering as of an opening in a floor XIV; means of confining and releasing objects XVI; (perh. for
rattle trap) small carriage on springs XIX. OE.
træppe (in
coltetræppe Christ's thorn),
treppe, corr. in form and sense to MDu.
trappe, medL.
trappa, OF.
trape (mod.
trappe), but the mutual relations are obscure.
So
trap vb. OE.
betreppan.
trapper (
-ER1) XVIII.
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Contact dermatitis to compound tincture of benzoin applied under occlusion
Magazine article from: Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology; 1/1/2006; ; 700+ words
; Sir, Tincture benzoin is a relic of a bygone era of dermatology...however, are not always obsolete. Natural benzoin is still used in tinctures as a solvent...tincture podophyllin.[1] Tincture benzoin continues to be used to provide tackiness...
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Tincture benzoin as an antiseptic and adhesive for preoperative surgical preparation
Magazine article from: Neurology India; 1/1/2007; ; 700+ words
; Sir, Tincture benzoin has been used as an antibiotic for superficial...tincture (i.e., a solution in alcohol) benzoin is used as an inhalant with steam for...wounds and ulcers. Although, tincture benzoin has been used in several surgical specialties...
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Comparative responses of Lonicera maackii (amur honeysuckle) and Lindera benzoin (spicebush) to increased light
Magazine article from: The American Midland Naturalist; 10/1/1997; ; 700+ words
; ...and an indigenous species [Lindera benzoin (L.) Blume]. This comparative research...allocation. Maximum stem growth of Lindera benzoin occurred at 25% PPFD. The inability...of low-resource species such as L. benzoin. INTRODUCTION A change in the disturbance...
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Linking herbivory and pollination: defoliation and selective fruit abortion in Lindera benzoin.
Magazine article from: Ecology; 12/1/1996; ; 700+ words
; ...the single-ovulate flowers of the understory shrub Lindera benzoin as the experimental system. In this species, the styles of...of fruit abortion. MATERIALS AND METHODS The plants Lindera benzoin (L.) Blume (Lauraceae) or spicebush is a dioecious understory...
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TALIKA recently unveiled a nail regenerator serum formula designed to nourish, hydrate and restructure nails while stimulating growth and softening the cuticles composed of three powerful plant oils--myrrh, benzoin and incense--the portable care accessory comes in the form of a pen with a foam tip and is 100% natural.(Marketing News)
Magazine article from: Household & Personal Products Industry; 5/1/2007; 546 words
; ...and restructure nails while stimulating growth and softening the cuticles Composed of three powerful plant oils--myrrh, benzoin and incense--the portable care accessory comes in the form of a pen with a foam tip and is 100% natural. More info: www...
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A simple method to make marking ink indelible
Magazine article from: Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery; 7/1/2007; ; 631 words
; ...Presented is a simple method using tincture benzoin, to decrease the chances of erasure of...Fritschi, [2] we have been using tincture benzoin compound to make marking indelible. The...Step 1: The marking is done. Then the benzoin is applied and allowed to dry [Figure...
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More on popping.(Coatings Clinic)
Magazine article from: JCT CoatingsTech; 11/1/2006; ; 700+ words
; ...Many powder coatings contain 0.1-1% benzoin (melting point 133-134[degrees...antipinholing agent and degassing aid. Benzoin definitely helps reduce popping, but...still is not known. One study showed that benzoin plasticizes the melt and increases the...
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THOMSON THINKS POTION MAY END BLISTERING PACE.(Sports)
Newspaper article from: Rocky Mountain News (Denver, CO); 2/26/1999; ; 700+ words
; ...News Staff Writers TUCSON -- Alum and benzoin, two over-the-counter items, could...alum that comes in powder form, with benzoin, a sticky substance that transforms the...successive day Thomson applied the alum-benzoin mixture for 10 minutes to the area at...
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50 years ago in Biochemistry
Magazine article from: The Scientist; 5/1/2008; ; 700+ words
; ...thiazolium salt led to the production of benzoin, but here too there was no idea or evidence...catalysis by a thiazolium salt occurs. The benzoin reaction also involves a formal acyl anion...likely that solving the mechanism of the benzoin thiazolium catalysis would give an insight...
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Mechanistic Studies on the Photochemical Deprotection of 3',5'-Dimethoxybenzoin Esters
Magazine article from: Photochemistry and Photobiology; 9/1/2006; ; 700+ words
; ...proposed mechanisms. Sheehan studied benzoin esters with varying substitution on the...highest yields. In our initial studies of benzoin photochemistry, these reactions were...photosolvolysis. A number of variants of benzoin acetate substituted in the non-conjugated...
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benzoin
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
benzoin or benzoinum , balsamic resin , the dried...pierced bark of various species of the benzoin tree ( Styrax ) native to Sumatra, Java...Among the several varieties are Siam benzoin and Sumatra benzoin. Siam benzoin is considered...
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Benzoic acid
Encyclopedia entry from: The Gale Encyclopedia of Science
...xB0; F [(95 ° C)]). Benzoic acid occurs naturally in gum benzoin, also known as benzoin resin or Benjamin gum, a brown resin found in the benzoin tree of Southeast Asia. It is also found naturally in many kinds of berries...
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laurel
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
...Oregon and provides wood, medicinal leaves, and fruits that were eaten by Native Americans. Lindera benzoin, commonly called spicebush, benzoin, or wild allspice, is another fragrant species found in America; its powdered berries have been...
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resin
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
...in varnish, shellac, and lacquer, in medicine, in molded articles (e.g., pipe mouthpieces), and in electrical insulators. See amber ; balsam ; benzoin ; Canada balsam ; copaiba ; dragon's blood ; mastic ; rosin ; turpentine .
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benzoic acid
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
...compounds (e.g., benzyl alcohol, benzaldehyde, toluene, and phthalic acid), it may be obtained from resins, notably gum benzoin . It is used largely for making its salts and esters, most notably sodium benzoate, which is widely used as a preservative...
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